Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
323 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
Description
The Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe involves coating chicken breast pieces in flour and pan frying them in butter to achieve a golden exterior. Garlic is briefly cooked in the pan with a little butter before adding a sauce mixture of honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. The sauce is simmered until slightly thickened, then the chicken is returned to the pan to coat in the syrupy glaze. This cooking method helps lock moisture in the chicken while developing a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
The sauce has a shiny, sticky consistency that clings to the meat, enhancing each bite with a savory-sweet profile. The soy sauce provides saltiness, while the honey adds sweetness, and vinegar adds brightness to keep the overall flavor from being too heavy or cloying.
This sauce combination also adapts well to other proteins like pork chops, tofu, prawns, or fish, making it versatile. The recipe includes options for gluten-free alternatives using cornflour and suggestions for adjusting soy sauce types. The dish pairs well with simple sides, allowing the glazed chicken to remain the focus.
For best results, avoid overcooking chicken to maintain juiciness. The sauce thickens as it simmers, so adding a splash of water if needed helps achieve the right consistency. Leftover sauce can be scraped from the pan to preserve flavor.
Ingredients
- 500g / 1 lb chicken breast , boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour (Note 1)
- 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) butter or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil, unsalted
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white or other clear vinegar)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce , light or all purpose (Note 2)
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Cut the breasts in half horizontally to create 4 steaks in total. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
- Place flour in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour and shake off excess.
- Melt most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat - hold back about 1 tsp for later.
- Place chicken in skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until golden. Turn and cook the other side for 1 minute.
- Turn heat down slightly to medium high.
- Make a bit of room in the pan and add garlic and top with remaining dab of butter. Stir garlic briefly once butter melts.
- Add vinegar, soy sauce and honey. Stir / shake pan to combine. Bring sauce to simmer, then simmer for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
- Turn chicken to coat in sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, add a touch of water and stir.
- Remove from stove immediately. Place chicken on plates and drizzle over remaining sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute cornflour or cornstarch for the flour coating.
- Light or all-purpose soy sauce is recommended; dark soy sauce can overpower the dish.
- This sauce can be used with various proteins including pork chops, tofu (firm, cut into steaks), prawns, or fish, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
- Ensure to add the garlic and sauce ingredients before the chicken is fully cooked so it finishes cooking in the sauce.
- Add a small amount of water if the sauce becomes too thick during simmering.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 166g | |
| Calories | 323cal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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