Find a new appreciation for chicken breast in your kitchen with this mouth-watering dish. This Honey Garlic Chicken Breast is astounding in its simplicity and deliciousness—it’s quick, simple, and filled with flavor.
This recipe calls for chicken that is both juicy and soft, coated with a sweet and savory glaze. It’s ideal for weeknights when you’re short on time but still want something tasty. Come on, we’re going to create this fantastic meal.
What you need:
The dish’s lean and nutritious foundation is provided by three chicken breasts, the dish’s primary protein source.
To bring out the chicken’s inherent taste, salt and pepper are must-have ingredients.
To coat the chicken and give it a little crust that will thicken the sauce, use 1/2 cup of flour.
Three tablespoons of unsalted butter (or margarine): This ingredient adds richness and is used to sauté garlic and glaze poultry.
6 minced cloves of garlic: The core of the flavor, with its strong garlic fragrance and savory flavor.
4 tablespoons of honey: The glaze is sweetened with honey, which counteracts the savory flavors.
The umami and saltiness of two tablespoons of soy sauce give it depth.
Add three tablespoons of vinegar to bring out the dish’s natural acidity and enhance its taste.
Half a teaspoon of ground black pepper: Brings out more of the savory flavors and gives it a little kick.
Setting Up:
Before coating, season the chicken breasts with pepper and salt. Coat each piece with flour, being sure to shake off any extra. A gorgeous golden crust and easier sauce thickening are both achieved in this stage.
To get the chicken brown, melt the butter in a big pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts in the pan until they get a golden brown color and are fully done. Take the chicken out of the pan and put it aside.
Add the minced garlic to the same pan and sauté. Once aromatic but not browned, sauté for about 1 minute. This creates the flavor foundation for the glaze.
Make the Topcoat: Garnish the pan with ground black pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey, and stir to combine. Simmer for a few more minutes to thicken the mixture somewhat.
To Glaze the Chicken: Put the chicken back in the pan and coat each piece with the honey garlic glaze. Make sure the chicken is well covered and the glaze has caramelized by cooking for a further 2-3 minutes.
To serve, arrange the chicken breasts on individual plates and drizzle any extra glaze over them. If you would like, you may add more black pepper or fresh herbs as a garnish.
In essence:
A meal as flavorful and visually appealing as this Honey Garlic Chicken Breast may be made with just a few basic ingredients. Any day of the week would be ideal for this dish since it is both simple to make and tasty. After tasting this juicy chicken with its delectable glaze, you may never think of chicken breasts in the same light. Cheers to a meal that’s fun to prepare and delicious to eat!
Enjoy!