Description
Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts are a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option, combining sweet honey, aromatic garlic, and savory soy sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy families or anyone looking to whip up a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen. The chicken breasts are perfectly coated in a flavorful sauce that elevates the dish, making it a favorite at the dinner table. Serve them on their own, over rice, or with a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into four thinner pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.
- In the same pan, melt remaining butter over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (30-60 seconds).
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce for about 1 minute until warmed through.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 ounces of chicken with sauce (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg