Description
This Honey Butter Chicken recipe features tender, pan-fried chicken pieces coated in a flavorful blend of spices and then tossed in a luscious honey butter sauce with a hint of soy and apple cider vinegar. It offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, making it an irresistible dish to enjoy with white rice and sautéed green beans.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 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
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp canola oil or any light oil
- 1 tbsp green onions, sliced
Honey Butter Sauce
- 5 tbsps butter, room temperature
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken coating: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss thoroughly until each piece is well coated with the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken: Heat the unsalted butter and canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat until melted and hot. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, shaking off any excess flour before placing them in the pan. Fry the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the honey butter sauce: Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously over low heat until the sauce reaches a smooth, caramel-like thickness.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the fried chicken to the skillet and toss it thoroughly to coat each piece in the honey butter sauce. Once fully coated, turn off the heat and let the chicken rest in the sauce for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 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
- Leave ample space between chicken pieces while frying to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Use a cast iron skillet for even heat distribution and best frying results.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your desired spiciness level.
- Allowing the chicken to rest in the sauce off heat enhances flavor absorption.
- This dish pairs perfectly with simple steamed rice and green vegetables.
Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, Pan-fried chicken, Sweet and savory chicken, Easy chicken recipes, Weeknight dinner