You may just have to double this recipe to be sure that you have enough for everyone to have seconds, it is so good! Plus, it's super easy and quick to make. Serve it with your favorite side dishes.
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 2 pieces *
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 c. all-purpose flour**
3 1/2 T. unsalted butter or 2 1/2 T. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 T. cider or white vinegar or white wine
1 T. light soy sauce (not dark soy sauce)
1/3 c. honey or maple syrup
Cut breasts in half horizontally to create 4 pieces total; sprinkle each side with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place flour in a shallow dish; coat chicken in flour; shake off excess.
Melt all but 1 t. butter in a large skillet over high heat; set aside the 1 t. butter for later use.
Place chicken in skillet; cook for 2 - 3 minutes until golden; turn over; cook 1 minute more. Turn heat down slightly to medium high.
Make a bit of room in the pan; add garlic; top with remaining butter; stir garlic when butter melts. Add vinegar, soy sauce and honey; stir to combine; bring sauce to simmer; simmer for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Turn chicken to coat in sauce. If sauce gets too thick, add a touch of water; stir. Remove from heat immediately.
Place chicken on plates or a platter; drizzle on remaining sauce.
4 servings.
*To use chicken thighs, cook on medium 4 minutes per side.
** To make this gluten free, use cornstarch instead.