Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Name: Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Western
Ingredients: 500 g (1 lb) chicken breast, boneless and skinless, 2 pieces; salt and pepper; ¼ cup flour, or cornflour/cornstarch for a gluten-free version; 3½ tbsp (50 g) unsalted butter, or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar, or white or other clear vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce, light or all-purpose; dark soy sauce is not recommended; ⅓ cup honey, or maple syrup

Honey garlic chicken breasts coated in glossy sauce in a skillet — Chicken breasts glazed with honey-garlic sauce in the skillet.

Seared chicken breast simmered in a quick honey-garlic sauce until glossy and thick. Ready in 12 minutes, with a short list of pantry-friendly ingredients.

By Cookin' KitchenOctober 20, 2026

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Total: 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Servings: 4

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Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Seared chicken breast simmered in a quick honey-garlic sauce until glossy and thick. Ready in 12 minutes, with a short list of pantry-friendly ingredients.

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Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 12 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

4 servings

For 4 servings

500 g (1 lb) chicken breast, boneless and skinless, 2 pieces
salt and pepper
¼ cup flour, or cornflour/cornstarch for a gluten-free version
50 g (3½ tbsp) unsalted butter, or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar, or white or other clear vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce, light or all-purpose; dark soy sauce is not recommended
⅓ cup honey, or maple syrup

Equipment

Large skillet
Shallow dish

Instructions

Step 1: Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 steaks. Sprinkle both sides of each piece with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Put the flour in a shallow dish. Coat the chicken in flour, then shake off the excess.
Step 3: Melt most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat, holding back about 1 tsp for later.
Step 4: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, until golden. Turn and cook the other side for 1 minute.
Step 5: Turn the heat down slightly to medium-high.
Step 6: Make a little space in the pan and add the garlic, then top it with the remaining butter. Stir the garlic briefly once the butter melts.
Step 7: Add the vinegar, soy sauce and honey. Stir or shake the pan to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then simmer for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
Step 8: Turn the chicken to coat it in the sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little water and stir.
Step 9: Remove the pan from the stove immediately. Put the chicken on plates and drizzle over the remaining sauce.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use cornflour or cornstarch in place of flour; the chicken may brown less evenly. Light or all-purpose soy sauce works well here; dark soy sauce can dominate the flavor.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 323 kcal
Fat: 13 g
Saturated fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Sugar: 21 g
Protein: 28 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Cholesterol: 107 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Chicken breast is seared, then simmered in a glossy honey-garlic sauce made with butter, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce and honey. The flour coating helps the sauce cling to the chicken.