Description
This Garlic Honey Chicken Breast is a quick and easy dinner packed with flavor! Juicy chicken breasts are pan-seared and coated in a sticky, sweet-savory glaze made with garlic, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight meal with restaurant-style flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or margarine)
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons vinegar (white, apple cider, or rice vinegar)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
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Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and black pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes, allowing the chicken to soak up the flavor.
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Serve hot with sauce spooned over.
Notes
- Slice chicken into strips before cooking for faster cook time and more surface area for the sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use rice vinegar for a lighter, tangier flavor.
- Stir in a little butter at the end for an extra glossy sauce.
