Easy High Protein Honey Garlic Chicken Breast - Quick & Easy

from RecipeTin Eats Added: December 16, 2025

Honey Garlic Chicken is an epic 12 minute chicken breast recipe with a magic 5 ingredient Honey Garlic Sauce. This is a terrific back pocket quick dinner idea for busy nights that’s made with pantry staples.

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Easy High Protein Honey Garlic Chicken Breast - Quick & Easy
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Prep Time
4 min
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Cook Time
8 min
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Servings
4
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Difficulty
Easy

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Cut the breasts in half horizontally to create 4 steaks in total. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Place flour in a shallow dish. Coat chicken in flour and shake off excess.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Melt most of the butter in a large skillet over high heat – hold back about 1 tsp for later.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Place chicken in skillet and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until golden. Turn and cook the other side for 1 minute.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Turn heat down slightly to medium high.

  6. 6
    Step 6

    Make a bit of room in the pan and add garlic and top with remaining dab of butter. Stir garlic briefly once butter melts.

  7. 7
    Step 7

    Add vinegar, soy sauce and honey. Stir / shake pan to combine. Bring sauce to simmer, then simmer for 1 minute or until slightly thickened.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Turn chicken to coat in sauce. If the sauce gets too thick, add a touch of water and stir.

  9. 9
    Step 9

    Remove from stove immediately. Place chicken on plates and drizzle over remaining sauce.

📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323
calories
28g
protein
23g
carbs
13g
fat

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