Description
This sticky garlic honey chicken is a fast, flavor-packed skillet dinner that brings sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness to your table in under 30 minutes. With juicy seared chicken and a glossy glaze made from pantry staples, it’s perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
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2 large chicken breasts, halved into 4 cutlets
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp butter
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Chopped scallions (for garnish)
For the Sauce:
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3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup chicken broth
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½ tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
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Slice chicken into thin cutlets and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, broth, lemon juice, and garlic. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Sear chicken 4–5 mins per side until golden.
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Pour sauce into skillet and let bubble for 30 seconds. Add cornstarch slurry. Stir to thicken.
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Transfer skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F and bake 4–5 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F.
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Rest chicken before serving. Spoon sauce on top and garnish with scallions.
Notes
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Make it spicier by adding chili flakes.
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Substitute tamari for gluten-free.
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Use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired