Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts
A sweet and savory dish featuring chicken breasts cooked in a honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 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
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large frying pan over medium to medium-high heat.
- Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into four thinner pieces. Season with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour.
- Cook floured chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Melt remaining butter over medium-low heat. Cook sliced garlic for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce and vinegar, scraping pan bits. Stir in honey, pepper, and salt. Simmer 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to pan, simmer in sauce for 1 minute until warm. Serve garnished with green onions.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce the amount of butter and honey. Adjust garlic quantity based on personal preference.