Description
Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and delightful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, sweet butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy families or anyone looking for a satisfying meal without the hassle. The mouthwatering combination of honey, garlic, and spices creates an irresistible flavor that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or vegetables. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the coating mixture until evenly covered.
- Heat butter and canola oil in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Cook the coated chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In another bowl, mix room temperature butter with honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the honey butter sauce over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg