Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
Total Time
12 minutes
Prep Time
4 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(645)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 500g / 1 lb chicken breast (, boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup flour (Note 1)
- 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter (or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil)
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 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)
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut the breasts in half horizontally to create 4 steaks in total. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Place flour in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour and shake off excess.
Step 3
Melt most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat - hold back about 1 tsp for later.
Step 4
Place chicken in skillet and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until golden. Turn and cook the other side for 1 minute.
Step 5
Turn heat down slightly to medium high.
Step 6
Make a bit of room in the pan and add garlic and top with remaining dab of butter. Stir garlic briefly once butter melts.
Step 7
Add vinegar, soy sauce and honey. Stir / shake pan to combine. Bring sauce to simmer, then simmer for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
Step 8
Turn chicken to coat in sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, add a touch of water and stir.
Step 9
Remove from stove immediately. Place chicken on plates and drizzle over remaining sauce.
Step 10
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