Honey Garlic Chicken
This Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender chicken cutlets coated in a light flour batter and glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, making it a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts sliced into 4 thin cutlets each
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral cooking oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce make sure it’s a gluten-free or tamari version if needed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- Chopped fresh parsley finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Start by slicing your two large chicken breasts into thin cutlets. Each breast should yield about four slices, making a total of eight thin pieces. Pat the cutlets dry with paper towels to ensure a nice coating later on.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lightly season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides. Then dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the floured chicken cutlets in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice). Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet, turning them to coat in the honey garlic sauce. Let them cook together for another minute or two, allowing the sauce to cling and glaze the chicken beautifully.
- Transfer the chicken to serving plates and sprinkle generously with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with your favorite sides such as steamed rice, sautéed greens, or roasted potatoes.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Shallow Bowl
- Paper Towels
Notes
For even thinner cutlets, gently pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add it to the sauce. Be careful not to burn the garlic during sautéing. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey. Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan to prevent sticking and ensure even browning. Variations include adding red pepper flakes for spice, using gluten-free flour, adding herbs like thyme or rosemary, tossing in vegetables, or baking instead of pan-frying.