Honey-Glazed Garlic Chicken (Easy 15-Minute Recipe)
Experience the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy with this effortless Honey Garlic Chicken Breast recipe. By using a clever "scoring" technique on the chicken and a simple pan-sear, you get juicy meat with a beautiful golden crust that holds onto every drop of the sticky maple-soy glaze.
This is the ultimate quick weeknight dinner that looks gourmet but uses simple pantry staples.
Ingredients:
- Chicken breasts: 2 large
- Salt & pepper
- Butter: 2 ½ tbsp
- All-purpose flour: 50g
- Garlic cloves: 5, finely chopped
- Maple syrup: 80g
- Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
- White vinegar: ½ tbsp
- Spring onion: Freshly chopped, for garnish
Cooking Instructions:
- Lay the chicken breasts flat. Using a sharp knife, make shallow diagonal cuts across the top of the chicken in both directions to create a diamond/square pattern. Be careful not to cut all the way through!
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess so you have a very thin, even coating.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until the exterior is beautifully golden brown and crispy.
- Lower the heat slightly. Add the remaining ½ tbsp of butter to the pan along with the chopped garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the maple syrup, soy sauce, and white vinegar. Let the liquid bubble and simmer. As it reduces, it will turn into a thick, glossy glaze. Spoon the sauce over the chicken as it thickens to ensure every inch is coated.
- Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh chopped spring onions for a pop of color and crunch.
