Description
This Honey Butter Chicken recipe offers tender, golden-brown chicken pieces coated in a flavorful honey butter sauce with a hint of soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of spices and cooked in a skillet, this dish delivers a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Cooking Fats
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp canola oil
Honey Butter Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Garnish
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper thoroughly to create a seasoned coating.
- Coat the Chicken: Add the 1 lb chicken breast pieces to the flour mixture and toss until each piece is fully coated with the seasoned flour blend.
- Heat Fat in Skillet: Place 5 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Heat until the butter melts and becomes bubbly, indicating the pan is ready for cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces into the hot skillet. Cook them for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Prepare Honey Butter Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together 5 tbsp room temperature unsalted butter, ½ cup honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Pour the honey butter sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Toss the chicken gently for 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, garnish with sliced green onions and serve the honey butter chicken warm for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easy mixing when preparing the honey butter sauce.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Ensure chicken pieces are cut evenly for uniform cooking.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and ease cooking.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
