Honey Garlic Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
751 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Honey Garlic Chicken
Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe begins by pounding skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness, then cutting shallow cross-hatch slits to allow seasoning penetration. The chicken is brushed with olive oil and seasoned with a mix including paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper rubbed into the cuts. Lightly dredging the chicken in flour helps develop a gentle crust when cooked in butter.
The chicken is cooked in a skillet until browned on both sides. Separate from the chicken, a sauce is prepared in the pan by melting remaining butter and lightly cooking minced garlic. Honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar are added and whisked to create a glossy, flavorful glaze. The chicken is returned to the pan briefly to coat in the sauce and finish cooking. The final dish features a tender interior with a buttery, slightly crispy exterior and a well-balanced honey garlic glaze.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless chicken breast pounded to ½-inch thickness, skinless, approx. 1½ pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley plus more for garnish, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and use a sharp knife to make 4-5 cross-hatch cuts, making sure to not cut all the way through the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each chicken breast.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Season the chicken all over with the seasoning mixture, including rubbing it into the grooves.
- In a wide, deep plate, add the flour. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, coating all sides. Shake off excess flour.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of butter. Add chicken, cross-hatch side up, and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and repeat on the opposite side. Chicken may not be cooked through yet; it will continue cooking in the final step.
- Remove chicken from pan, and tent it to keep warm.
- To the skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic, and cook for one minute.
- Add honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet and whisk to combine.
- Add the chicken back to the pan, cross-hatch side up. Allow the mixture to simmer until the sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through, or about 3-5 minutes. (Chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.) Occasionally baste the chicken with the sauce.
- Serve, garnished with fresh parsley, with cooked rice and steamed broccoli.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 751 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 751kcal | 38% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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