Sweet and Crispy Honey Butter Chicken in 30 Minutes

This Honey Butter Chicken recipe is quick, delicious, and full of flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5 pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs Can substitute with breasts or tenderloins.

For the Coating

1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Sea salt or flaky salt can work.
0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

For Cooking

0.25 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred.

For the Sauce

0.25 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine won't cut it.
0.33 cup Honey Any quality honey works.
2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic preferred.
2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce

Equipment

large mixing bowl
skillet
meat thermometer

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Honey Butter Chicken

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and toss in the flour mixture.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes on each side.
Remove chicken and drain excess oil on a paper towel.
In the same skillet, melt butter, add honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, cooking until bubbly.
Return chicken to the skillet and toss in the sauce for about 1 minute.
Serve hot, optionally with rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust sweetness by modifying the honey amount. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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