Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
353 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
The preparation involves slicing chicken breasts horizontally into thinner cutlets, which allows quick and even cooking. Each piece is lightly dredged in seasoned flour to provide a slight crust and help thicken the sauce. Chicken is browned briefly on both sides in a skillet using olive oil over medium-high heat to develop color and flavor. After removing chicken from the pan, the sauce is prepared in the same skillet by melting butter, sautéing garlic with optional red pepper flakes for a mild heat, and combining honey, water, soy sauce, and white vinegar. A cornstarch-water slurry is added to thicken the sauce as it simmers.
The chicken is returned to the pan, coated with the sauce, and cooked covered for a few minutes to blend flavors and finish cooking. The combination creates a sweet, garlicky glaze with a savoury umami depth from soy sauce and a slight tang from vinegar. The texture of the chicken remains tender with a glossy sauce coating.
This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables to complement the flavorful sauce without overpowering it.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast medium, about 1 to 1½ pounds, boneless skinless
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter 14g
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or minced
- red pepper flakes optional, pinch
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch whisked with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Slice each piece of chicken into 2 cutlets by placing your hand on top of the chicken breast and running a sharp knife horizontally through the breast, slicing the top and bottom into two thin, even pieces.
- In a bowl or container large enough to fit a chicken breast, stir together flour and salt. Dredge each chicken breast piece in the mixture until lightly coated.
- In a 12-inch skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken breasts and cook until well-browned, 2-3 minutes. Flip and repeat with the second side. Transfer chicken breasts to a plate.
- Turn heat down to medium and add the butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, add garlic and optional red pepper flakes and cook until garlic is lightly golden, about 1 minute.
- Add honey, water, soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch/water mixture and bring to a simmer, using a wooden spoon to scrape any cooked-on bits from the bottom of the pan. Carefully add chicken back to the pan. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. If at any point the sauce becomes too thick and looks like it might burn, add a couple tablespoons of water to the pan.
- Transfer chicken breasts to a clean plate and allow them to rest for 5 minutes. If sauce is not quite thick enough, you can allow it to continue simmering uncovered while your chicken rests until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and a side of rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cutlet | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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