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15-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

A light dusting of flour gives the chicken a golden crust that the glaze clings to. Honey caramelizes in the hot pan for deep flavor, while soy sauce adds the salty backbone that keeps it from tasting like dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs), pounded to 3/4-inch even thickness
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 green onions sliced (for topping)

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels (dry surface = better sear). Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in the flour, shaking off the excess.
  2. Heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams.
  3. Sear the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side, until deep golden and the internal temperature reads 165°F on a meat thermometer. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tbsp butter and the garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it brown).
  5. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat in the glaze, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Spoon extra sauce over the top.
  7. Rest 5 minutes, then slice and top with green onions.