Description
Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with a crispy crust, all tossed in a sweet and savory honey butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Finely chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until fully coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for about 8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat and add the cold butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Let the sauce simmer gently for a minute or two until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Add lemon juice or zest for a citrusy twist.
- Use shrimp, tofu, or pork tenderloin for a protein variation.
- Make it gluten-free with GF flour and tamari.
- Double coat chicken for a crispier texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
