How to Cook Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Honey Garlic Chicken Breast is a succulent dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, offering a perfect balance of flavors with a glossy, caramelized finish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Chicken Recipe

Cuisine: Filipino/Western

Keyword: chicken breast, honey garlic

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Manny

Ingredients

3 pcs chicken breast fillet
3 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
salt and pepper to taste
5 to 6 cloves garlic minced
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
chopped spring onion for garnishing

For the side dish

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 small carrot chopped
3/4 cup frozen or canned corn kernels

Instructions

How to Cook Honey Garlic Chicken Breast

Score the the chicken fillet about half an inch apart. Score the fillet creating a mesh design.
Put flour on a deep plate and dredge the chicken fillet until all sides are coated with the flour.
Heat 3 Tbsp. of butter or margarine in a frying pan. Put the chicken fillet in the pan and fry it in medium heat until all sides are brown.
When the chicken is brown season with salt and pepper then set it aside the pan and add garlic and saute until fragrant.
Add honey and stir. Let it simmer until the sauce is reduced to half and very thick.
Flip the fillet a few times until it is well coated with the sauce. Garnish it with chopped onion and serve hot with the side dish (buttered corn and carrots)
To make the side dish, heat pan and melt 1 Tbsp. of butter or margarine. Add the corn kernels and chopped carrots and stir for 3 minutes in medium low heat.

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Notes

Cooking Tips:

Perfectly Tender Chicken

To ensure your chicken breast stays tender and juicy, start by pounding it to an even thickness. This helps the chicken cook evenly and prevents it from drying out. Always cook it over medium heat to avoid burning the honey garlic sauce before the chicken is fully cooked.

Balancing the Flavors

For a well-balanced sauce, taste and adjust the sweetness and saltiness as you cook. If the honey is too overpowering, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Conversely, if it’s too tangy, a bit more honey can help achieve the right balance.

Glaze It Right

To get a glossy glaze on your chicken, simmer the sauce until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Brush the reduced sauce over the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking to caramelize it. Be careful not to add the sauce too early, as it can burn and become bitter.