Honey Garlic Chicken

5 from 1 vote

In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy Honey Garlic Chicken—a quick, delicious meal with tender chicken and a sticky, flavorful sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: honey garlic chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $11.12

Equipment

Large non-stick pan

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 small, even-sized breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup flour see note 1
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce regular, not lite
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup ketchup
Sesame seeds optional, for serving
Green onions optional, for serving
Cooked white rice optional, for serving

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Instructions

Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 4 even pieces. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Add the flour to a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the flour, ensuring an even coating. Shake off the excess.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Once butter is melted and pan is hot, add chicken in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on one side, or until golden. Flip and cook for 1 minute on the other side. Reduce the heat to medium-high.
Add soy sauce, honey, and ketchup to the skillet. Stir around the chicken until combined, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute, or until the sauce thickens slightly and chicken is cooked through.
Turn the chicken to coat it evenly in the sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve chicken over rice, if using, and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.

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Notes

Note 1: The flour helps create a light crust on the chicken and thickens the sauce slightly.

Storage: This dish is best enjoyed fresh off the stovetop for the best flavor and texture. To store, keep cooled chicken and sauce in a container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a pan on low heat, adding a splash of water if the sauce thickens.

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