Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Butter Chicken, a quick and easy dish that promises to be a hit with both kids and adults. This sweet and savory recipe brings together tender chicken pieces coated in a buttery honey glaze, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, you can create a meal that’s sure to impress. Serve it over rice or alongside your favorite vegetables for a complete and satisfying feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 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 unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)
- 1 tbsp green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Heat unsalted butter and canola oil in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
- Cook chicken in a single layer for 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In another bowl, mix room temperature butter with honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the honey butter sauce over the cooked chicken and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg