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Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Say hello to your new go-to chicken recipe Honey Garlic Chicken Breast! It’s made with tender and crispy chicken cutlets in an ultra-flavorful garlic honey sauce.  The best part? It takes less than 15 minutes from prep to plate!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
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Total Time12 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken breast recipe, Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
Servings: 4 people
Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thinner pieces. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish and coat the chicken pieces, shaking off any excess flour.
    Raw chicken breast fillets, soon to become Honey Garlic Chicken Breast, are coated in flour and arranged in a white bowl on a light-colored surface, ready for cooking.
  • Heat most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat, reserving about 1 teaspoon for later. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
    Four golden-brown Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts in a white, round pan with handles, resting in a small amount of oil on a wooden board, against a light background.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-high. In the same skillet, add the garlic along with the remaining teaspoon of butter. Stir the garlic for a brief moment until fragrant.
    A white enameled pot contains sautéed minced garlic and oil, with browned bits on the bottom—the perfect base for Honey Garlic Chicken Breast. A light green spatula with a wooden handle rests inside the pot, which sits on a wooden trivet.
  • Pour in the vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, and honey. Stir the mixture or shake the pan to combine, bringing the sauce to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for 1 minute until it slightly thickens.
    A pale blue spatula stirs a reddish-brown Honey Garlic Chicken Breast sauce with visible minced garlic in a white enameled pot, which is sitting on a wooden cutting board and a light-colored countertop.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and coat each piece in the sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water and stir to loosen it up.
    Four cooked Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are covered in a glossy, dark brown sauce, resting in a white Dutch oven on a wooden surface.
  • Remove from heat and plate the chicken. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious honey garlic chicken!
    A spoon drizzles thick, glossy honey garlic barbecue sauce over golden-brown, cooked chicken breasts in a skillet, garnished with fresh herbs.

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Notes

  • I always recommend using low-sodium soy sauce and adding salt to taste.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken or it can become dry. The cutlets are thin, so they don’t take very long to cook.
  • For the best sear, give the chicken plenty of room and avoid overcrowding the pan. You may need to sear the cutlets in batches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1056mg | Potassium: 477mg | Sugar: 18g