Easy Recipes Honey Garlic Chicken
This easy recipes honey garlic chicken is a family favorite—juicy, flavorful, and perfect for quick and easy recipes, dinner recipes, and more.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Whisk in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the pieces. Simmer 2–3 minutes until well coated. For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with your favorite sides.