Joanna Gaines Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

This sticky Honey Garlic Chicken is a weeknight lifesaver as well as being surprisingly elegant! Dusting the chicken in flour creates a golden crust, which along with the syrupy honey glaze adds a savory, sweet richness to this dish that is so satisfying over fluffy rice.

Joanna Gaines Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe Ingredients

• The Chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), cut into 4 thin steaks
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dusting)
• The Pan:
  • 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter (or olive oil)
• The Honey Garlic Sauce:
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (light or all-purpose, not dark)
  • 1/3 cup honey (or maple syrup)

How To Make Joanna Gaines Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

1. Prep the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets (steaks). Sprinkle each side generously with salt and pepper.
2. Coat: Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, turning to coat evenly. Crucial: Shake off the excess flour vigorously; you want a thin dusting, not a thick batter.
3. Sear: Melt most of the butter (reserve about 1 teaspoon for later) in a large skillet over high heat. When the butter foams, place the chicken in the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes until deep golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for just 1 minute. (It will finish cooking in the sauce).
4. Aromatics: Turn the heat down slightly to medium-high. Push the chicken to the side or make a small clearing in the center of the pan. Add the reserved teaspoon of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn it!).
5. Simmer the sauce: Pour in the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Stir or shake the pan to combine the liquids with the garlic and butter. Bring the sauce to a rapid simmer. Let it bubble for about 1 minute until it thickens slightly and turns syrupy.
6. Glaze: Turn the chicken pieces over in the sauce to coat them thoroughly. If the sauce becomes too thick and sticky, add a teaspoon of water to loosen it.
7. Serve: Remove from the stove immediately. Transfer the chicken to plates and drizzle every drop of the remaining sticky sauce over the top.

Recipe Tips!

• The Flour Crust: Don’t skip the flour! It creates a textured surface that the sauce clings to. Without it, the sauce will just slide off the slippery chicken breast.
• Butter Flavor: Using butter instead of oil adds a nutty, rich flavor that complements the honey perfectly. If you must use oil, add a small knob of butter at the end to finish the sauce.
• Vinegar Balance: The apple cider vinegar is the secret weapon. It provides the acidity needed to cut through the intense sweetness of the honey, creating a balanced “gastrique” style sauce.
• Fast Cooking: This recipe moves fast! Have your sauce ingredients measured and ready before you start searing the chicken, or the garlic will burn while you look for the honey.

What To Serve With Joanna Gaines Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe?

This Joanna Gaines Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe is a flavor bomb that needs a neutral partner! A bed of steamed Jasmine Rice or brown rice is the perfect sponge for the extra sauce. For a vegetable side, simple Sautéed Green Beans or roasted broccoli works beautifully. If you want to keep it light, serve the chicken sliced over a crisp Asian Slaw with sesame dressing.

How To Store Joanna Gaines Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The sauce may thicken into a jelly in the fridge.
• Reheat: Microwave gently with a splash of water to bring the sauce back to a liquid consistency.
• Freeze: You can freeze the cooked chicken in the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Joanna Gaines Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 323 kcal
• Fat: 13g
• Carbohydrates: 23g
• Protein: 28g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (1 chicken steak).

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