Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory glaze, making it a perfect dish for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g / 1 lb chicken breast
- boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 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
- 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter (or heat olive oil) until sizzling.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey, mixing until well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving with the sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the honey garlic mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken Breast, chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, honey garlic sauce