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Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

A quick and easy honey garlic chicken breast recipe that is sweet, salty, and sticky, perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Chicken breast Large pieces or 3 smaller ones
  • 3-5 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Honey For sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Low sodium is recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Optional for richer sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil For cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Optional for thickening
Toppings
  • to taste Green onions or sesame seeds Optional, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. If the breasts are thick, slice them into cutlets.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.
  4. If a thicker sauce is desired, dissolve about 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a tablespoon of water.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little olive oil.
  2. Add chicken cutlets and cook for a few minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from the pan and set on a plate.
  4. Lower the heat and add minced garlic to the same pan, stirring for about 20-30 seconds.
  5. Pour in the honey mixture and let it bubble, adding butter if using.
  6. If using cornstarch slurry, whisk it into the sauce and simmer until glossy.
  7. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it for a minute or two.
  8. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). For meal prep, store chicken and sauce together to keep moist. Reheat gently.