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The Ultimate Honey Butter Chicken Recipe: A Sweet & Savory Sensation

The Ultimate Honey Butter Chicken Recipe: A Sweet & Savory Sensation
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Sweet, sticky, and bursting with flavor, this Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes. Tender chicken pieces are coated, pan-fried, and then smothered in a rich honey butter sauce that’s perfectly balanced with a hint of soy and tangy apple cider vinegar. Serve over white rice for a meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 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

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)

  • 1 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Honey Butter Sauce

  • 5 tbsp butter, room temperature

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper.

  2. Add chicken pieces and mix until evenly coated.

2. Cook the Chicken

  1. Melt butter with oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat.

  2. Add the chicken in a single layer, shaking off excess flour, and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

  3. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the Honey Butter Sauce

  1. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining butter to the pan and melt.

  2. Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth and caramel-like.

  3. Return the chicken to the pan and toss until fully coated in the sauce.

4. Serve

  1. Transfer chicken to a platter. Garnish with sliced green onions.

  2. Serve with white rice or your favorite sides. Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Notes

  • Crispier chicken: Leave space between pieces in the pan while frying. Don’t overcrowd!

  • Adjust sweetness: Add more or less honey depending on your taste preference.

  • Make it spicy: Increase cayenne pepper or add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce.

  • Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.

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