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Honey Chicken Recipe

Square image of chicken in a honey sauce.
Honey chicken is a mouthwatering twist on classic Chinese orange chicken. Seared to perfection and coated in a sticky sauce, it requires just a handful of kitchen staple ingredients.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

chicken-

  • 3 chicken breasts cut in half
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

sauce-

  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat.
  • Dredge the chicken through the breading.
  • Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and sear 3-4 minutes per side, until the chicken is crispy.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the garlic and butter to the same skillet and cook just until the butter melts and garlic is fragrant, or for about 1 minute.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, chicken broth and lemon juice. Add to the skillet and cook until the sauce comes to a soft boil. Add the chicken to the sauce and coat with the sauce.
  • Cook just until the chicken is reheated.
  • Serve and enjoy, friends.

Notes

Reheat: Reheat the chicken in the microwave, air fryer, or over low heat on the stovetop until just warmed through.
Add vegetables: Saute your favorite vegetables and add to the pan with the cooked chicken and sauce to make it a meal.