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Description
Tender chicken breasts coated in a luscious honey glaze, infused with garlic and a hint of soy sauce, offer a sweet and savory experience. Garnished with fresh chives, this Honey Glazed Chicken is a delectable family-friendly meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts (medium, about 1 1/2 lbs*)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 4 Tbsp butter (divided (or 3 tbsp olive oil))
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- Fresh chives (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by scoring the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and create a shallow diamond pattern on the top, cutting about one-third of the way through without cutting all the way through.
- Season and dredge the chicken: Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. Lightly coat with flour, pressing it into the scored areas, and then shake off any excess.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, swirling the pan to avoid splatter. Add the chicken, scored side down, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until almost fully cooked, as it will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Incorporate garlic and glaze: Add the remaining tablespoon of butter along with the minced garlic to the pan and sauté briefly until fragrant. Mix in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens, spooning it over the chicken as it cooks. Ensure the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- To finish, garnish with fresh chives and serve warm, drizzling the extra sauce over the top.
Notes
TECHNIQUE TIP: Cook chicken breasts until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F for best results.
STORAGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
SUBSTITUTION: Use chicken tenders for quicker cooking or chicken thighs for a richer flavor, cooking to 170-175°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 139 mg
