Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
These Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are sticky, tender, sweet, and savory, delivering big comfort and bold flavor in minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g 500 g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 large pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup flour
- 3 1/2 Tbsp 3 1/2 Tbsp (50 g) unsalted butter or 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or white/clear vinegar
- 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp light or all-purpose soy sauce
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add flour to a shallow dish and coat each chicken piece, shaking off extra flour.
Cooking
- Melt most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat, saving about 1 teaspoon for later.
- Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side until golden. Flip and cook 1 minute on the other side.
- Lower the heat slightly to medium high.
- Make a small space in the pan and add garlic along with the remaining butter. Stir briefly as the butter melts.
- Add vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or shake the pan so everything blends into a silky sauce.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 1 minute until a little thickened.
- Turn the chicken in the sauce so it’s fully coated. If the sauce thickens too quickly, add a splash of water.
- Remove from heat and plate the chicken, spooning the extra sauce on top.
Notes
Cutting the chicken into thin cutlets ensures fast, even cooking. Swap honey for maple syrup for a deeper sweetness. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy version. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, noodles, or roasted veggies to catch every drop of glaze. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water to keep the sauce smooth.