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This sweet and savory Honey Garlic Chicken is a one-pan recipe your entire family will love!

Honey Garlic Chicken

This sweet and savory Honey Garlic Chicken is a one-pan recipe your entire family will love! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 429 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts approx 4 chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt I used Diamond Crystals
  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil or other flavorless oil such as vegetable or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter may use a vegan butter too
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, 1 tsp salt, and pepper.
  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Cut the chicken breast into 1 inch cubes. Place chicken into the flour-spice bowl and toss until well coated.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Then, add the chicken to the skillet (leaving behind any excess flour to discard), in an even layer in the skillet. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes to allow the chicken to become golden brown and crispy. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to fully cook the chicken.Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken to ensure it reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan with a slotted spoon, leaving behind any oil in the pan.
  • To the pan add the garlic and butter and saute for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Whisk in the remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, honey and the cornstarch-water mixture and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and mix around. Add 2 tbsp water to loosen the sauce. Mix in 1 tbsp of the chopped parsley. Mix together and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve and garnish with remaining 1 tbsp chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 39gFat: 17gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 467mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 19g
Keyword Chicken Breast
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