I have always loved recipes that are easy and quick to make. When they are one-pan meals, it is even better. Although I love cooking, I do hate kitchen clean-up time. This recipe for Honey Garlic Chicken is one that I recommend for everyone to try! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have dinner on the table in under half an hour that your family will rave about. Sweet and spicy, yet filling and delicious. Make a pot of steamed rice and a nice steamed vegetable and dinner is done.
When it comes to making dinner, you need one that is quick, one that everyone wants to eat, and yet it has to be healthy enough to make you happy. Honey Garlic Chicken is the start of that meal. Oh, and did I say that it is economical also? What more could we want in an easy-to-cook meal? This dish includes all ingredients that you likely already have on hand. It is one for history and you will be making this as a regular meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this dish ahead of time?
You can make this dish in advance. If you are having a hectic week, go ahead and make this up to 48 hours in advance. Keep the dish covered and in the refrigerator. Simply reheat in the oven on a low temperature.
Is it difficult to double the recipe?
Not at all! You could double it very easily and this works well if you are planning to cook for more than 4 people. It also is perfect for those that do meal prep to make their weeknights easier.
Can I use bone-in chicken breasts?
I do not suggest using the bone-in breasts. This is a meal that is intended to be made quickly. Using chicken breasts and cutting them in half actually allows you to have full servings, yet be able to cook it quicker.
How should this dish be stored?
You can store this food in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. Be sure to allow the food to cool down before covering in an airtight container.
Can I freeze this recipe?
This is actually one that is perfect for freezing. When you need a quick meal, all you have to do is pull it out and heat it up. Make sure the temperature of the food has cooled to room temp before covering and placing it in the freezer. You can store this in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How should this Honey Garlic Chicken be reheated?
I generally heat a single serving up in the microwave until it is the temperature I like. You could also place it into a baking dish and cover with foil, then reheat in a 300°F oven until it is the desired temperature.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
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Chicken Breasts (sliced in half)
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Olive Oil
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Flour
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Salt
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Black Pepper
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Butter
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Garlic (freshly minced)
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Water
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Soy Sauce
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White Vinegar
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Honey
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Cornstarch Slurry (cornstarch mixed with water)
Optional:
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Red pepper flakes, as desired
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
First: Slice each chicken breast into 2 cutlets. This allows the chicken to cook quickly while remaining juicy.
Second: In a shallow dish, combine the flour and salt. Dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture.
Third: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, then place the dredged cutlets in the skillet. Cook for approximately 2½ to 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
Fourth: Remove the cutlets and set aside on a plate.
Fifth: Reduce the heat under the skillet and add the butter.
Sixth: When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Simmer until fragrant.
Seventh: Cook for 1 minute until the garlic becomes lightly browned.
Eighth: Add in the honey and water, stirring to combine. Then add the vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry. Whisk thoroughly.
Ninth: Bring the sauce to a simmer. Carefully add the chicken cutlets back into the skillet and cover.
Tenth: Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Stir occasionally, adding small amounts of water if needed to prevent the sauce from overcooking.
Eleventh: Remove the chicken to a serving platter.
Twelfth: Check the consistency of the sauce. If it’s too runny, whisk in a little more cornstarch slurry.
Thirteenth: Alternatively, allow the sauce to simmer until reduced to your desired thickness.
Fourteenth: To serve, place a chicken cutlet on each plate, spoon the sauce over the top, and serve with a side of steamed rice.
Honey Garlic Chicken
When it comes to making dinner, you need one that is quick, one that everyone wants to eat, and yet it has to be healthy enough to make you happy. Honey Garlic Chicken is the start of that meal.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced in half
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry
Instructions
Slice each chicken breast into 2 cutlets. This allows the chicken to cook quickly while remaining juicy.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour and salt. Dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, then place the dredged cutlets in the skillet. Cook for approximately 2½ to 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
Remove the cutlets and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat under the skillet and add the butter.
When the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Simmer until fragrant.
Cook for 1 minute until the garlic becomes lightly browned.
Add in the honey and water, stirring to combine. Then add the vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry. Whisk thoroughly.
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Carefully add the chicken cutlets back into the skillet and cover.
Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Stir occasionally, adding small amounts of water if needed to prevent the sauce from overcooking.
Remove the chicken to a serving platter.
Check the consistency of the sauce. If it’s too runny, whisk in a little more cornstarch slurry.
Alternatively, allow the sauce to simmer until reduced to your desired thickness.
To serve, place a chicken cutlet on each plate, spoon the sauce over the top, and serve with a side of steamed rice.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 124Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 286mgCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12g
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