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Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Butter Chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful seasoned flour mix, pan-fried to a golden crisp and then enveloped in a luscious, smooth honey butter sauce. The combination of sweet honey, savory butter, soy sauce, and a hint of apple cider vinegar creates a perfectly balanced glaze that coats the chicken beautifully. Served best with white rice and sautéed green beans, this dish is a comforting and delicious meal that’s quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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Chicken Coating

  • 1/4 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 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces

Cooking

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)

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

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss until each piece is thoroughly coated with the seasoned flour mixture.
  2. Fry the chicken: Heat unsalted butter and canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Shake off any excess flour from the chicken and place them in a single layer in the skillet, spreading evenly. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes until the chicken is golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Prepare the honey butter sauce: Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper.
  4. Cook the sauce: Continue stirring the sauce over low heat until it thickens to a smooth, caramel-like consistency. Add the fried chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat all pieces completely with the sauce. Turn off the heat and let the chicken rest in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  5. Serve: Transfer the honey butter chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve alongside white rice and sautéed green beans for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Shaking off excess flour before frying prevents clumping and ensures a crisp exterior.
  • Use room temperature butter for the sauce to help it melt evenly and blend smoothly.
  • Apple cider vinegar adds a subtle tanginess that balances the sweetness of honey.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper amount or add chili flakes to the sauce.
  • Serve immediately after sauce coating to enjoy the best texture and flavor.

Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, Fried Chicken, Honey Butter Sauce, Easy Chicken Recipe, Sweet and Savory Chicken

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