These Asian inspired flavors go well with any protein. Check out my recipe for Honey Garlic Salmon and see for yourself! I love skillet chicken dinners. There’s just something very satisfying about making a meal using just one pan on top of the stove. This recipe, along with others like Marry Me Chicken and Creamy Lemon Chicken, are one pan wonders, cooking up tender, flavorful chicken quickly to get dinner on the table super fast. This honey chicken recipe features thinly sliced chicken cutlets, wrapped in a silky, sweet sauce that you’ll be licking off of your fingers! Total cooking time is less than 15 minutes, so you’re almost ready for dinner right now.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients Used
A handful of simple ingredients are used to make this easy honey garlic chicken:
Chicken Cutlets: Cut two large boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 4 thin cutlets, or buy your cutlets already cut from the grocery store or butcher. Flour: All-purpose flour is used to coat the chicken so we get nice browning. Butter: Our honey soy garlic chicken sauce starts with butter; this makes it silky and decadent. Garlic: Fresh garlic will give you the best flavor here. 2 cloves, finely minced, is plenty, but I know some of you will add a bit more! It’s ok, more garlic won’t hurt. Soy Sauce: One of my favorite seasonings, soy sauce gives us salt, umami flavors, and adds liquid to create the sauce. Choose a low sodium soy sauce if you want more control over the amount of salt in the dish. Honey: The earthy sweetness of honey balances out the salty flavor of the soy sauce to make a beautiful chicken sauce. Apple Cider Vinegar: a bit of acidity is the final note to this amazing sauce. Substitute with fresh lemon juice if you like. Optional Ingredients: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or sliced green onions. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to give the sauce some heat.
How To Make Honey Garlic Chicken
Recipe Tips
This recipe produces a fairly sweet sauce that I think is amazing. If you aren’t into that, or looking for a low sugar meal, then consider making one of my other easy meals! Make sure that your chicken cutlets are the same thickness, so that they cook evenly and at the same time. Measure your ingredients ahead of time, so that you’re ready to throw them in when it’s time. The sauce comes together so quickly, you won’t have time to get things ready on the fly.
What to Serve with Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
As an Entree: Serve this chicken as the main event, on top of Cilantro Lime Rice or Instant Pot Brown Rice, and with a side of vegetables, like steamed broccoli, green beans, or sauteed spinach. A Simple Tossed Green Salad will round out this healthy meal. Make it a Stir Fry: Similar to my Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry, cut the chicken into bite size pieces before cooking. Follow the recipe, adding a step to stir fry some vegetables in the pan after cooking the chicken and before starting the sauce. In an Asian Chicken Salad: Let the chicken cool slightly, then slice and add to a bed of your favorite greens and raw veggies. This Asian Salad Dressing will be the perfect finishing touch. As a Sandwich or Wrap: For a really quick dinner that’s also portable, throw the saucy chicken cutlets on your favorite bread, wrap, naan, or pita. Add some lettuce and enjoy a meal on the go.
frequently Asked Questions
This sweet, sour, savory chicken dish is going to land on your list of dinnertime favorites for sure! It’s fast, easy, and everyone is going to beg you to make it over and over again. © Little Sunny Kitchen
