Honey Garlic Chicken Breast (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chicken
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500g / 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless (2 pieces)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter (or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil)
→ For the Honey Garlic Sauce
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
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1 tbsp light soy sauce
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1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)
# Instructions:
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Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create 4 thinner pieces. This helps them cook faster and more evenly. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
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Pour the flour onto a plate or shallow dish. Lightly coat each piece of chicken, making sure to shake off any excess. This thin layer will create a beautiful golden crust and help the sauce stick to the chicken.
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Melt most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat (hold back about a teaspoon for later). Once it's bubbling and hot, carefully add your chicken pieces.
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Let the chicken cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until the bottom develops a gorgeous golden crust. Flip each piece and cook the other side for just 1 minute - they'll finish cooking in the sauce.
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Reduce the heat to medium-high. Push the chicken to one side of the pan to make a little space for the garlic. Add the minced garlic to this cleared spot and top with that reserved teaspoon of butter.
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Once the butter melts, give the garlic a quick stir to prevent burning. Immediately pour in the vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Gently shake the pan or stir to combine all these flavor-packed ingredients.
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Let the sauce come to a simmer and cook for about 1 minute until it begins to thicken. Turn the chicken pieces to coat them completely in the sticky, glossy sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water and stir.
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As soon as the sauce reaches that perfect sticky consistency, remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the chicken to plates and drizzle every last drop of that incredible sauce over the top. Pair with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
# Notes:
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Don't skip the flour coating step! It creates a crust that helps the delicious sauce cling to the chicken.
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This versatile sauce works beautifully with other proteins too - beef, pork, shrimp, tofu, or fish.
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For a gluten-free version, simply substitute cornstarch for the flour.
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The entire dish comes together in just 12 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.