Honey Chicken
This Honey Chicken recipe features juicy chicken cutlets simmered in a rich honey garlic sauce. Made with simple ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes, it's an easy dinner the whole family will love.
Servings: 4
Cost: $9.43, $2.36 per Servings
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp minced garlic or 3 cloves
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Slice 1 lb chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets.
- Place ¼ cup cornstarch in a shallow bowl and coat the chicken evenly.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and season with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
- Flip the chicken and cook for 4-5 more minute until the other side is browned and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove from the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp minced garlic, ? cup honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp cornstarch until smooth.
- Reduce heat to medium and melt 4 tbsp butter in the same skillet.
- Pour in the sauce mixture, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Cook for 1-3 minutes, stirring, until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
Let chicken cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes per side to develop a golden crust.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1417mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
