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Honey Butter Chicken

Sweet and Crispy Honey Butter Chicken in Just 30 Minutes

This honey butter chicken is a quick and easy dinner featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a savory-sweet honey glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Flour Use cornstarch for gluten-free option
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Reduce if using regular salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic, about two cloves minced
For Frying
  • ½ cup Oil (Vegetable/Canola) High smoke point oil recommended
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Honey Maple syrup or agave can be used
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Control saltiness by using unsalted
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Increase for more robust flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes Optional, adjust based on spice preference

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • large skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Prepare the Coating
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until combined. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss in the flour mixture until coated.
Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat about ½ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (approximately 350°F). Carefully add coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Make the Sauce
  1. Lower heat to medium, add unsalted butter, and melt. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic, simmering for about 2 minutes until thickened.
Glaze the Chicken
  1. Return fried chicken to the skillet and toss in the sauce for about 1 minute, ensuring each piece is coated with the glaze.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Remove the pan from heat and serve the honey butter chicken hot over rice or with mashed potatoes. Garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot enough to achieve a crispy texture without excess oil absorption. Frying in batches helps maintain crispiness, and simmering the sauce longer can improve thickness.

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