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Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Butter Chicken recipe offers a delightful blend of crispy pan-fried chicken coated in a rich, sweet, and tangy honey butter sauce. Perfectly balanced with a touch of heat from cayenne and savory elements like soy sauce and garlic powder, this dish makes a comforting and flavorful meal when served with white rice and sautéed green beans.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 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 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Coat the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and mix thoroughly until each piece is evenly coated with the flour mixture.
  2. Fry the Chicken: Melt the butter and canola oil together in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap, to promote crispiness. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the chicken pieces are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Honey Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and add the remaining butter to the empty skillet. Once melted, stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper. Continuously stir the mixture until the sauce thickens to a smooth, caramel-like consistency.
  4. Combine Chicken with Sauce: Return the fried chicken to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the honey butter sauce. Once coated, remove from heat and allow it to cool for 5 minutes in the skillet to let the flavors meld.
  5. Serve: Transfer the honey butter chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve warm alongside white rice and sautéed green beans for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Leave enough space between chicken pieces in the pan to ensure they get crispy rather than steamed.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan for best heat distribution during frying and sauce preparation.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to taste based on preferred spice level.
  • Allowing the chicken to rest in the sauce off the heat helps the flavors develop and prevents the butter from breaking.
  • Pair with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice to balance the richness of the honey butter sauce.

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

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