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Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts

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A quick and flavorful honey garlic chicken breast recipe that combines sweet honey with savory garlic and soy sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner. Perfectly golden brown chicken breasts simmer in a sticky honey garlic sauce, served warm and garnished with fresh green onions.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large frying pan over medium to medium-high heat.
  2. Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into four thinner pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour.
  3. Cook floured chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
  4. Melt remaining butter over medium-low heat. Cook sliced garlic for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add soy sauce and vinegar, scraping pan bits. Stir in honey, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return chicken to pan, simmer in sauce for 1 minute until warm. Serve garnished with green onions.

Notes

  • This quick and flavorful dish combines sweet honey with savory garlic and soy sauce.
  • For added flavor, use freshly cracked black pepper and a touch of chili flakes.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Pan-fried
  • Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion