Description
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Honey Butter Chicken, a dish that seamlessly combines tender chicken with a luscious honey butter glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this quick and easy recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. The crispy chicken, coated in a flavorful blend of spices, is enveloped in an irresistible sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over rice, tucked into tacos, or alongside roasted vegetables for a meal that’s as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 5 tbsps 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
Instructions
- Prepare the coating: Mix flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken: Toss chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat the skillet: Melt butter and oil together over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken: Add coated chicken to the skillet; cook 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: Combine room temperature butter, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine everything: Pour sauce over cooked chicken; stir gently to coat evenly and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve warm: Garnish with green onions before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg