Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Butter Chicken, a sweet and savory dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe features tender chicken coated in a mouthwatering honey butter glaze. The combination of rich honey and creamy butter creates a sticky coating that enhances the taste of juicy chicken bites. Serve it over fluffy rice, alongside vibrant vegetables, or as a tasty wrap for a totally versatile meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat chicken pieces evenly with the flour mixture.
- Heat butter and canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook coated chicken for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together room temperature butter, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the honey butter sauce over cooked chicken in the skillet and stir to coat thoroughly.
- Serve hot over rice or with vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg