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Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

Savor the Sweet and Savory Delight of Honey Butter Chicken – A Quick and Irresistible Treat! When sweet meets savory on a bustling weeknight dinner table, magic happens right in your own kitchen. Honey Butter Chicken is that irresistible fusion you didn’t know you needed—crispy chicken enveloped in a golden glaze that tastes like sunshine itself.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup 120g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup 60g unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup 80ml honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, making sure they are fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and let it heat up. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces to the skillet.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium, add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the honey, garlic, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes, occasionally stirring, until it thickens slightly and the garlic is fragrant.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the honey butter sauce until the chicken is fully coated.
  7. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for another 5 minutes to ensure it's heated through and well-flavored.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Chicken thighs are preferred for juiciness, but breasts work if you prefer leaner meat.
Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
You can substitute apple cider vinegar with white vinegar or lemon juice for a different tang.
Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables for a complete meal.
This dish is perfect for meal prep as it reheats wonderfully.