Juicy Honey Garlic Chicken (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Prep

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g/1 lb total)
02 - Season with salt and black pepper as needed
03 - 1/4 cup plain flour
04 - 50g (3 1/2 tbsp) unsalted butter or 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil

→ Honey Garlic Sauce

05 - Two crushed garlic cloves
06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons of apple cider or regular vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
08 - 1/3 cup of honey or swap with maple syrup

# Instructions:

01 - Cut both chicken breasts lengthwise to create 4 thin fillets. This way, they'll cook quicker and more evenly. Sprinkle each slice lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
02 - Place the flour in a shallow dish or on a plate. Lightly dust each chicken piece in the flour, ensuring it's evenly coated. Shake off any extra flour before cooking. The flour layer helps the chicken hold a crisp crust and gives the sauce something to stick to.
03 - On high heat, let most of the butter melt in a big frying pan (save around 1 tsp for the sauce step). Lay the chicken fillets in carefully once it’s very hot and bubbling.
04 - Leave the chicken to cook untouched for 2-3 minutes until it gets a crispy, golden bottom. Turn the pieces over and cook for just another minute on the other side. They'll finish cooking in the next steps.
05 - With the heat turned down to medium-high, push the chicken to one side of the pan. In the clear space, add the minced garlic and drop in the reserved butter.
06 - Stir the garlic quickly in the butter to stop it from burning. Add the cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey straight into the pan. Gently mix it all together or tilt the pan to help it combine.
07 - Bring the sauce to a soft boil. Let it bubble for a minute or so, letting it thicken slightly. Flip the chicken pieces in the pan until they're completely covered in the sticky sauce. Too thick? Add a splash of water and mix it in.
08 - Remove the skillet from the heat as soon as the sauce is glossy and perfectly sticky. Move the chicken to a plate and pour the sauce over every piece. Serve it up with steamed veggies or some rice for a complete meal.

# Notes:

01 - Don’t skip dusting the chicken with flour—it keeps the sauce clinging to the meat and adds a great texture.
02 - This sauce isn’t just for chicken! Try it with pork, shrimp, fish, tofu, or beef.
03 - Use cornstarch instead of flour if you need a gluten-free option.
04 - You can whip this up in just 12 minutes, so it’s perfect when you’re in a rush!

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