Honey Glazed Chicken Breast

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts (medium, about 1 1/2 lbs*)

Salt and black pepper (to taste)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)

4 Tbsp butter (divided (or 3 tbsp olive oil)

4 garlic cloves (minced)

1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

Fresh chives (chopped for garnish)

Directions

Score the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and score the top in a shallow diamond pattern, cutting about ⅓ of the way through (don’t cut all the way through).

Season and Dredge: Season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, pressing it into the scored grooves, then shake off the excess.

Sear the Chicken: Set a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, swirling the pan as it melts to prevent splatter. Add the chicken, scored-side down, and cook 5–6 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 4 minutes, or until nearly cooked through. They will finish cooking as they simmer in the sauce.

Add Garlic and Glaze: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the garlic to the pan and sauté briefly until fragrant. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Let the sauce simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened, spooning it over the chicken as it cooks. The thickest part of the chicken should reach 165˚F.

Finish: Garnish with fresh chives and serve warm with the extra sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 416 kcal
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Trans Fat: 0.5 g
• Cholesterol: 139 mg
• Sodium: 540 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 31 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Total Sugars: 23 g
• Protein: 38 g