Description
Honey Garlic Chicken delivers a mouthwatering combo of sweet and savory flavors that dance on your plate. Saucy, tender chicken pieces coated in a glossy garlic-honey glaze make dinner feel like a special treat.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
Sauces and Seasonings:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Dry 4 chicken pieces thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle each side generously with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken completely in ¼ cup all-purpose flour, tapping off excess to create a light, even layer.
- Warm 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until shimmering.
- Carefully place floured chicken into hot skillet. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a clean plate. Keep warm.
- Reduce heat to low and melt 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté 30-45 seconds.
- Pour ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar into skillet. Whisk continuously.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over each piece to coat completely.
- Allow chicken to reheat in sauce for 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is warmed through.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates. Drizzle remaining sauce over top. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is completely dry before dredging to achieve a crispy, golden exterior that locks in juiciness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe, perfectly cooked protein without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with cornstarch or almond flour and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Let the sauce simmer and reduce slowly to develop deep, rich flavors that caramelize beautifully around the chicken.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg