Honey butter garlic chicken. This recipe is a winner! Made with plenty of garlic, the just right amount of honey and butter. It’s a quick and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights that takes only 20 minutes to prepare. Picture thinly sliced chicken, quickly seared and finished with a mouthwatering sauce. Trust me, this chicken dish is absolutely fantastic.
Why this easy chicken recipe is a winner
With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll be surprised at how easily you can make a delicious sauce and turn a humble chicken breast into a tasty meal. This recipe uses basic pantry items, making it perfect for busy weekdays. It’s a quick and flavorful dinner idea that packs a punch!
Pro tip
A weeknight dinner that will please your entire family. Serve with an Asian cucumber salad and a bowl of rice or fried rice. It’s also versatile enough to serve with pasta or fried noodles.
How to make this honey garlic chicken dinner
To start, we cut the chicken breasts into thin slices horizontally. This helps them cook evenly, ensuring a crispy, golden-brown outside and fully cooked chicken inside. Next, we season the chicken slices, coat them with flour, and fry them until they develop a delicious crust.
The sauce really makes this dish shine. After frying the chicken in the skillet, we use the leftover buttery bits and sauté some garlic. Then, we add chicken broth, soy sauce, honey and lemon juice. We let it simmer for a few minutes until it reduces and becomes bubbly and thick like syrup. Finally, we stir in more butter, et voila!
A delicious honey garlic buttery sauce is ready in a flash. It’s more than just a sweet coating for the chicken! The tangy lemon juice and salty soy sauce balance out the rich sweetness of the honey, creating a truly amazing flavor!
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Storage tips
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months. It’s perfect for meal prepping or saving for a busy day!
- Reheat gently in a skillet over low to medium heat, adding a splash of water to loosen the gravy as it warms.
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Honey Garlic Butter Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken fillets - small, or 2 large
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter - divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves - minced
- 4 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cut the chicken fillets horizontally into cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet set over medium-low until the butter has melted. Cook the chicken in batches, add 1/2 of the chicken cutlets and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate and set aside. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
- Add garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, then add soy sauce, chicken broth and the remaining butter. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add honey. Taste and adjust salt.
- Return cutlets to the skillet, coat with sauce. Simmer for 1 minute or until the chicken is heated through. Finish off with parsley and chili flakes.
- Serve immediately with rice or fried noodles, alongside your favorite salad. Enjoy!
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