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Sticky Garlic Herb Chicken

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts coated in a rich, sticky garlic herb glaze. A perfect 30-minute meal best served over creamy mashed potatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced horizontally into 4 cutlets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Sticky Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 head garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves only

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat Mallet
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 even cutlets. Pat dry.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  4. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  5. In the same pan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Whisk in chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and thyme. Scrape up any brown bits from the pan.
  7. Simmer sauce for 3-5 minutes until reduced and sticky.
  8. Stir in parsley and return chicken to the pan, turning to coat in the glaze. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes.

Notes

Serve with extra sauce spooned over the sides.