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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Honey Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken

    Published: Apr 22, 2020 / Updated: Jan 3, 2021 / 24 Comments

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    This honey garlic soy sauce chicken recipe is quick, easy, flavorful, and the sauce is made with pantry staples. Ready in about 30 minutes!

    honey soy chicken in a skillet

    My Honey Soy Pork Chops recipe inspired this one. I figured it would be just as easy to do it with chicken, and I know we're all looking for easy chicken recipes these days. 

    This recipe is very straightforward. I cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise so they cook faster and remain tender. I then season them with pepper and garlic powder (an extra layer of flavor to prevent the chicken from being bland), coat the chicken in flour, and pan-fry it until it's nice and golden. The sauce is made from a handful of ingredients - butter, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. This is an easy weeknight meal option.

    close-up of honey soy sauce chicken

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • I recommend using low-sodium soy sauce and low-sodium chicken broth for this recipe. I did test it with the regular kinds, and I think it may be too salty for many people. If you go that route, maybe skip salting the side dishes.
    • You can grate about a tablespoon of fresh ginger into this dish if you want to give it some kick. Or add some red pepper flakes.
    • The sauce isn't meant to be thick/like a glaze. If you want it to be more that way, I recommend adding a cornstarch slurry (perhaps start with 1 teaspoon cornstarch and add more if needed). 
    • The chicken can splatter while you're frying it, so I recommend using a splatter guard like this one. 

    What to serve with honey soy sauce chicken?

    Try mashed potatoes (or any kind of potatoes), rice, or steamed veggies.

    More easy chicken recipes to try:

    • Honey Chicken (Asian Style)
    • Honey Lemon Chicken
    • Honey Garlic Chicken
    • Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken

    honey soy garlic chicken in a cast iron skillet

    Let me know if you've made this honey soy garlic chicken.

    Questions? Ask me in the comments below.

    honey soy garlic chicken in a cast iron skillet

    Honey Garlic Soy Sauce Chicken

    This honey garlic soy sauce chicken recipe is quick, easy, flavorful, and the sauce is made with pantry staples. Ready in about 30 minutes!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 245 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
    • Pepper to taste
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Flour for dredging
    • 2 tablespoons butter divided
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
    • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 4 cloves garlic minced

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you have four thinner cutlets. Sprinkle the chicken with the pepper and garlic powder, and then coat it in flour.
    • Add 1 tbsp of the butter and the olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan's hot, add the chicken. Cook it for 4-5 minutes/side until golden.
    • Take the chicken out of the skillet and set it aside. 
    • Take the pan off the heat and add the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and remaining butter. Return it to the heat and let the sauce bubble for about a minute or so.
    • Add the chicken back to the pan and continue cooking until the sauce has reduced a bit and the chicken is fully cooked though (about 5 minutes). The sauce is not meant to be thick. If you want more of a glaze, you can add a cornstarch slurry if you wish. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • I used my 10-1/4" Lodge cast iron skillet to make this recipe (any skillet is fine).
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword honey soy chicken, honey soy chicken breasts, honey soy garlic chicken, honey soy sauce chicken
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Natalie says

      July 28, 2021 at 8:34 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious and quick to make!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 29, 2021 at 8:39 AM

        So glad you liked it, Natalie!

        Reply
    2. Connie says

      December 12, 2020 at 8:31 AM

      Can I use boneless chicken thighs?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 12, 2020 at 10:20 AM

        Sure!

        Reply
    3. Jo says

      October 10, 2020 at 12:49 PM

      Could you do this with boneless pork chops?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 10, 2020 at 4:27 PM

        Yes! I actually have a recipe for that and it's linked within this blog post 🙂

        Reply
    4. AngelaML says

      September 15, 2020 at 6:42 AM

      5 stars
      Hi Natasha,

      I made this last night for dinner and it was a HUGE hit! It's about the 3rd recipe I've made of yours with pan frying the chicken and have the timing/flame down pat now. Looking forward to making more of your chicken recipes too! Keep them coming.

      I did add in some ginger paste. Loved the flavor. We served this with jasmine rice and steamed Asian veggies. So yummy!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 15, 2020 at 9:18 AM

        Wonderful!! 🙂 I will definitely keep the chicken recipes coming!

        Reply
    5. Cammy Herman says

      August 4, 2020 at 8:35 PM

      5 stars
      We LOVE this plate in our house! It is another super easy weeknight meal with so much flavor. Absolutely delicious.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 5, 2020 at 8:31 AM

        So happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Janet says

      June 13, 2020 at 4:33 PM

      5 stars
      My family loved this. I actually dredged it in egg and then the flour - worked out perfectly. My family also prefers a thicker sauce sauce so I added a cornstarch slurry (2tsp - as I also had to make 1.5 times the sauce to feed 3 hungry men). They pronounced this a keeper.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 13, 2020 at 10:16 PM

        That’s awesome! 🤗♥️

        Reply
    7. Rio says

      May 21, 2020 at 10:26 PM

      Hi i love your receipe. Btw what do u think if i decide using egg for coating instead of flour for precooking prep?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 22, 2020 at 9:13 AM

        Thank you!! You could definitely give it a try. I can't really say exactly how it will turn out without testing. The flour does help thicken the sauce up a bit.

        Reply
    8. Patty says

      May 17, 2020 at 9:57 AM

      Would you recommend this for Salmon? Assuming I can follow the same recipe and skip flour dredging?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 17, 2020 at 10:05 AM

        Hi! Yes, I think that would work. ☺️

        Reply
    9. Megan says

      April 28, 2020 at 3:30 PM

      5 stars
      Sooo delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 29, 2020 at 11:02 AM

        So glad you enjoyed it, Megan! XO

        Reply
    10. Ellen says

      April 27, 2020 at 5:28 PM

      5 stars
      This chicken was a hit tonight for dinner! My soon to be seven year old is even considering it for her birthday dinner in two weeks! I served it with white rice, sautéed carrots and steamed broccoli. I used low sodium soy sauce and regular chicken broth and it was not too salty for us. Sure to become a regular in our house.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 28, 2020 at 11:39 AM

        Oh wow... that's quite the honor that she would like it as her birthday dinner. 🙂 Thanks for your sweet comment!

        Reply
    11. Tmac says

      April 27, 2020 at 10:36 AM

      5 stars
      I added some fresh ginger for some kick, and did the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce a bit. Served with homemade fried rice and roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Huge hit, adding to my favourites list!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 28, 2020 at 11:41 AM

        I'm so happy you liked it!!

        Reply
    12. Hannah says

      April 24, 2020 at 8:28 AM

      5 stars
      Made this last night! My boyfriend and I both loved it. Super easy too!! Can’t wait to try it using pork chops

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 24, 2020 at 9:02 AM

        Yay!! I'm so glad to hear that, Hannah!! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

        Reply

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