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Easy Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts Recipe


  • Author: ELENE
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Quick and flavorful chicken cutlets glazed with a sweet and tangy garlic-honey sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, and easily adaptable to gluten-free or dairy-free preferences.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 500g)
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 3½ tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup honey

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets.
  2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
  4. In a skillet, melt most of the butter over medium-high heat.
  5. Sear chicken for 2–3 minutes on one side, flip and cook for 1 more minute.
  6. Push chicken to one side, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  7. Add apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Coat the chicken thoroughly with the sauce, remove from heat, and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with rice, steamed vegetables, or mashed potatoes. For a spicier version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce. Can be made dairy-free using olive oil instead of butter.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-seared
  • Cuisine: Fusion / Modern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg