Description
Honey Butter Chicken is a delightful weeknight dinner that brings together sweet and savory flavors in a quick and easy dish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe features tender chicken pieces coated with a flavorful blend of spices and enveloped in a luscious honey butter sauce. Ideal for busy families or anyone craving a comforting meal, serve this dish over rice or alongside fresh vegetables for a balanced supper that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup honey
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 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 canola oil
- 1 tbsp green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and spices. Coat each piece of chicken thoroughly.
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together room temperature butter, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper in another bowl.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to coat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg