Description
Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken pieces coated in a rich, sweet-savory honey butter sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce to the melted butter, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Pour the honey butter sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs with breasts for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free flour to make the dish gluten-free.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
