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Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe

Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe

5.1 from 9 reviews

Tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a sticky sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, this Honey Garlic Chicken recipe is a family favorite. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

Sauce

  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup honey

Seasonings & Garnish

  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large frying pan over medium to medium-high heat: Heat the oil and butter until sizzling.
  2. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into four thinner pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour: Prepare the chicken by slicing and coating with flour.
  3. Cook floured chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside: Cook the chicken until golden and set aside.
  4. Melt remaining butter over medium-low heat. Cook sliced garlic for 30-60 seconds until fragrant: Saute the garlic until aromatic.
  5. Add soy sauce and vinegar, scraping pan bits. Stir in honey, pepper, and salt. Simmer 4-5 minutes until thickened: Create the sauce and simmer until thick.
  6. Return chicken to pan, simmer in sauce for 1 minute until warm. Serve garnished with green onions: Combine chicken with sauce, warm, and serve with green onions.

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Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Chicken Breast Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner