Description
Honey garlic chicken breast delivers a mouthwatering symphony of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 chicken breasts
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently massage salt and pepper onto chicken breasts, then lightly dust with flour, ensuring an even, thin coating by tapping off excess powder.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F), carefully placing chicken breasts to sear for 4-5 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and set aside, keeping warm. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds until aromatic and slightly translucent.
- Pour honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and sprinkle black pepper into the skillet, whisking continuously to create a glossy, cohesive sauce that thickens within 2-3 minutes.
- Reintroduce seared chicken to the skillet, gently turning to enrobe each piece with the sticky, caramelized sauce, allowing flavors to meld for an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates, generously drizzling remaining honey-garlic sauce over the top, creating a luxurious, glistening finish.
Notes
- Selecting the right chicken is crucial for tender, juicy results. Choose fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Prevent flour clumping by patting chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning, which helps create a crispy, golden exterior.
- Adjust heat carefully to avoid burning garlic, which can turn bitter. Medium-low heat helps develop rich flavor without scorching.
- Customize sauce sweetness by experimenting with different honey varieties like wildflower or clover for subtle flavor variations.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or almond flour, maintaining the crispy coating.
- Enhance protein content by adding crushed red pepper flakes or sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg