Description
Honey Butter Chicken is a delightful and quick-to-make dish that combines the irresistible flavors of sweet honey and savory butter, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up tender, golden-brown chicken coated in a luscious honey butter glaze that your family will adore. This versatile recipe allows for a variety of serving styles—over rice, in wraps, or alongside fresh veggies—ensuring a satisfying meal every time. With its simple preparation and mouthwatering taste, Honey Butter Chicken is destined to become a top favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture and shake off excess flour.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with butter and oil. Add the coated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the honey butter sauce by mixing room temperature butter with honey, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Once chicken is cooked through, pour the sauce over it in the skillet and stir to coat evenly; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Serve immediately garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg