Honey Glazed Chicken Breast
Honey Glazed Chicken Breast
Ingredients
Main
- 3 chicken breasts, medium, about 1 1/2 lbs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or cornstarch for gluten-free
- 4 Tbsp butter, divided (or 3 tbsp olive oil)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- Fresh chives, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and score the top in a shallow diamond pattern, cutting about ⅓ of the way through (don't cut all the way through).
- 2
Season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, pressing it into the scored grooves, then shake off the excess.
- 3
Set a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, swirling the pan as it melts to prevent splatter. Add the chicken, scored-side down, and cook 5–6 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 4 minutes, or until nearly cooked through. They will finish cooking as they simmer in the sauce.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the garlic to the pan and sauté briefly until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Let the sauce simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened, spooning it over the chicken as it cooks. The thickest part of the chicken should reach 165˚F.
- 5
Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm with the extra sauce spooned over the top.
Score the Chicken
Season and Dredge
Sear the Chicken
Add Garlic and Glaze
Finish
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
