Honey Butter Chicken
Honey Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish where tender chicken is coated in a rich, buttery glaze with a touch of sweetness. The combination of honey and butter creates a golden, caramelized coating that makes each bite irresistible. This recipe brings together the perfect balance of savory and sweet, making it a hit for both casual dinners and special meals.
To make it, simply cook the chicken until golden, then melt butter in the same pan, adding honey to create a luscious sauce. Toss the chicken back in to soak up all that buttery goodness. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chicken: You can go with either boneless chicken breasts or thighs. I like using chicken breasts for this dish—they’re lighter and have a more subtle flavor, which lets the sauce really stand out.
- Seasoning: A blend of all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper works wonders to give the chicken its crispy coating and flavor-packed bite.
- Cooking Oils: Use a mix of canola oil (or vegetable oil) with butter for frying. The oil ensures a higher smoke point while the butter adds that rich, irresistible flavor.
- Honey Butter Sauce: The star of the show! This sauce combines butter, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, with a dash of salt and pepper for a sweet and tangy finish.
How to Make Honey Butter Chicken:
- Prep the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix flour with the seasonings. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture, ensuring they’re well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Fry the Chicken: Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove to a paper towel to drain. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine the sauce ingredients. Stir constantly until it thickens like caramel. Toss the chicken back in the sauce until fully coated.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors settle.
Baked Honey Dijon Chicken
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes25
minutes755
kcalIngredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil (or vegetable oil)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Pinch of salt and pepper for the sauce
Directions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces evenly in this mixture, then shake off excess flour.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens into a caramel-like glaze.
- Coat the Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and toss it in the honey butter sauce until fully coated.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop fully.
