Description
Succulent honey garlic chicken breasts elevate weeknight dinners with their irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors. Juicy chicken mingles with golden honey and garlic, creating a simple yet memorable meal that delights and satisfies.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious skillet by heating olive oil and butter over medium-high temperature, creating a perfect searing environment.
- Butterfly chicken breasts horizontally, transforming thick cuts into four lean, even portions for consistent cooking.
- Season chicken generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor penetration.
- Delicately dust each chicken piece with all-purpose flour, gently shaking off excess to create a light, crisp exterior.
- Carefully transfer floured chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to develop a golden-brown crust without overcrowding.
- Cook chicken approximately 4-5 minutes per side, monitoring internal temperature and achieving a perfect 160°F doneness.
- Transfer beautifully seared chicken to a separate plate, preserving precious pan drippings for sauce development.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and introduce remaining butter, creating a gentle environment for garlic.
- Swiftly sauté minced garlic, stirring constantly to release aromatic oils without burning, approximately 30-60 seconds.
- Deglaze the pan by introducing soy sauce and rice vinegar, skillfully scraping accumulated flavor-rich browned bits from skillet surface.
- Incorporate honey, adjusting seasoning with additional black pepper and salt, creating a luxurious, glossy sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 4-5 minutes, allowing natural reduction and achieving a silky, coating consistency.
- Reintroduce chicken to the skillet, gently warming meat and thoroughly coating with the vibrant honey-garlic glaze.
- Plate chicken, generously drizzling remaining sauce and garnishing with thinly sliced green onions for fresh, vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat the chicken dry before flouring to help create a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture.
- Adjust heat carefully when cooking garlic to prevent burning, which can create a bitter taste that ruins the sauce.
- Customize the dish for different dietary needs by using gluten-free flour or coconut aminos instead of traditional soy sauce for a low-sodium option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg