Description
Honey Butter Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into something extraordinary. With tender chicken pieces coated in a rich honey-butter sauce, this dish is sure to please the whole family. Not only is it quick to make—taking only 20 minutes from start to finish—but it’s also incredibly versatile. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or alongside your favorite vegetables for a satisfying meal any day of the week. Plus, it’s a fantastic option for meal prep, ensuring you always have a delicious dish ready to go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully covered.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with butter and oil.
- Add coated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In another bowl, whisk together room temperature butter, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and toss well to coat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg