Description
This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce that is sure to impress your taste buds. Serve this dish with rice or vegetables for a complete meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 500g / 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
- Salt and pepper
Coating:
- 1/4 cup flour (Note 1)
Sauce:
- 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)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts: Halve the breasts horizontally to create 4 steaks. Season each side with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook the chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet with butter until golden on both sides.
- Prepare the sauce: Add garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and honey to the skillet. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Finish and serve: Coat chicken in the sauce and serve.
Notes
- Gluten-free option: Substitute cornflour/cornstarch for flour.
- Recommended soy sauce: Light or all-purpose soy sauce is best.
- Adaptable sauce: Use this sauce with various proteins like tofu, prawns, or fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
