Sweet Chicken Plate (Printable Version)
Seared chicken breasts swimming in a rich honey garlic glaze that hits all the right sweet and savory notes.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
2 tablespoons butter, separated
02 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
03 -
1/4 cup plain flour
04 -
1 pound chicken breasts, no bones or skin
→ Sauce
05 -
1/3 cup honey
06 -
1/4 cup soy sauce
07 -
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (seasoned)
08 -
6 garlic cloves, thin slices
→ Seasonings & Garnish
09 -
Green onions for topping, finely sliced
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Salt (kosher) to taste
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Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil in a big skillet over medium heat.
02 -
Cut the chicken lengthwise into four thinner cuts. Sprinkle with pepper and salt, then coat each piece with flour.
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Brown the floured chicken for 4-5 minutes per side till golden. Take it out of the pan and set aside.
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On medium-low heat, melt the leftover butter and add garlic slices. Let them cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in soy sauce and vinegar, scraping up brown bits at the bottom. Mix in honey and season with pepper and salt. Let it bubble for 4-5 minutes to thicken.
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Pop the chicken back into the pan. Spoon the sauce over it and heat for 1 minute. Sprinkle green onions on top before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
A super quick meal full of garlic and honey paired with salty soy sauce.
02 -
Pair it with steamed veggies or fluffy rice to soak up the sauce.
03 -
Swap out all-purpose flour for rice or cornstarch to make it gluten-free.
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Using low-sodium soy sauce makes this lighter on salt.