Honey Butter Chicken

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Bursting with flavor, this honey butter chicken recipe will quickly become a weeknight favorite! Smothered in a honey butter sauce made with spices, butter, honey, and soy sauce. Made in one pan and ready in 20 minutes, this chicken dish will win the hearts of many!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: honey and butter chicken, honey butter chicken, honey butter chicken recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 428kcal

Ingredients

Chicken

1 pound chicken breasts cubed in 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil

Honey Butter Sauce

4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup honey
2 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

In medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the cubed chicken and toss until fully coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake off the excess flour and add the chicken. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes, about 3-4 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown on the outside. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set on a plate.
Add the butter, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a rolling boil, continuously whisking for 2 minutes, then reduce to a simmer for 1 minute. Add the chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat, and cook for 1 minute.
Serve over rice and topped with sesame seeds. Leftovers stay fresh covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: The chicken can be prepped and seasoned cubed in 1-inch pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (save coating with flour before cooking). Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Freezing Instructions: The chicken can be prepped and seasoned cubed in 1-inch pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (save coating with flour before cooking). Store in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
Chicken: You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If using chicken thighs the cook time will be less.

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