Description
This Honey Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken recipe features tender chicken cutlets cooked to golden perfection and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic soy sauce. With a simple skillet method, it’s a quick and delicious dish perfect for weeknight dinners, boasting rich flavors from garlic, honey, and soy balanced with buttery goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour, for dredging
Sauce and Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets. Season each with pepper and garlic powder, then dredge all sides lightly in flour to ensure a nice crust during cooking.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Make Sauce Base: Remove the pan from heat momentarily. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Return the pan to medium heat and allow the sauce to bubble gently for about one minute to meld flavors.
- Thicken Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of cold water to create a slurry. Pour this mixture into the bubbling sauce and stir well to start thickening.
- Finish Cooking: Return the cooked chicken along with any accumulated juices on the plate back into the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes, reducing the heat if necessary, until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is fully cooked through. Serve the chicken immediately with the rich honey garlic soy sauce poured over.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken briefly in soy sauce and garlic before dredging in flour.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to better control salt levels in the dish.
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or water to loosen to your desired consistency.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables to complement the sweet and savory flavors.
