Description
This Honey Garlic Butter Chicken recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce made from honey, garlic, butter, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, it offers a balance of sweet and savory flavors with a buttery garlic finish.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-8 oz. each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup flour
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional)
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Pound the chicken: Using a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2 inch thickness for even cooking.
- Season and dredge: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in flour, shaking off any excess to create a light coating.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook on one side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and a crust forms.
- Flip and sear: Turn the chicken breasts over and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side to brown lightly.
- Saute garlic and add sauce: Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet, and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the sauce: Pour the prepared honey-soy sauce mixture over the chicken. Let it simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF, about 3-5 minutes.
- Optional saucier version: For a more saucy consistency, stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth into the sauce and allow it to heat through.
- Coat and garnish: Turn the chicken breasts in the sauce to coat both sides thoroughly. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate the chicken breasts with spoonfuls of the honey garlic butter sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use smaller boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-8 oz each) or slice larger breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 cutlets.
- Add 1/4 cup chicken broth to the sauce for a saucier texture.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes for a touch of heat if desired.
- Brighten flavors with a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice.
- Ensure internal chicken temperature reaches 165ºF for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
