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Honey Butter Chicken (30-Minute Meal) Recipe

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This Honey Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that features tender boneless chicken thighs coated in a seasoned flour mix, pan-fried to a golden crisp, and then tossed in a luscious honey butter sauce made with garlic and soy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that balances sweet, savory, and buttery flavors with ease.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 800 g Boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders
  • ⅔ cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil or canola oil or vegetable oil

For the Honey Butter Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup Honey
  • 100 g Unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the flour, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge the boneless chicken thighs or tenders in the seasoned flour mixture until evenly coated. Set aside any excess flour.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil (or your choice of oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the Honey Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the unsalted butter and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the honey and light soy sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Toss Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet, coating them thoroughly with the honey butter sauce. Let them simmer together for 1-2 minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
  5. Serve: Remove from heat and transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the pan over the top and serve immediately, ideally with steamed rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Boneless chicken thighs are preferable for juiciness, but chicken tenders work well for a leaner option.
  • You can adjust the amount of honey to taste if you prefer it sweeter or less sweet.
  • Use light soy sauce to keep the sauce balanced; dark soy sauce will make it saltier and darker in color.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when frying to ensure the chicken cooks evenly and gets crispy.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/honey-butter-chicken-30-minute-meal-recipe/