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    Home » Recipes » Ingredient » Chicken

    Honey Butter Chicken

    Published: Feb 22, 2023 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    Honey Butter Chicken has a sweet and savory sauce that is absolutely amazing. This is going to be one of your family's favorite easy chicken recipes.
    Total Time 30 minutes
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    Bite-sized pieces of tender chicken in a mouthwatering honey butter sauce with the weeknight dinner you didn't know you were missing! via @jugglingactmama

    Bite-sized pieces of tender chicken in a mouthwatering honey butter sauce with the weeknight dinner you didn't know you were missing!

    Honey Butter Chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans.
    The honey garlic sauce will knock your socks off!

    This honey butter chicken recipe is sure to be a huge hit with the whole family.

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    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄Equipment
    • ⭐ Tips
    • 🍲 Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Find More Recipes
    • Honey Butter Chicken

    Honey butter chicken is one of my favorite weeknight dinners. It's perfect for busy nights when you want an amazing meal but don't have a ton of time.

    I love when I can use simple ingredients already in my pantry to make a quick recipe with so much flavor!

    This honey butter chicken recipe is sure to be a huge hit with the whole family.

    Ingredients for Honey Butter Chicken.
    Honey Butter Chicken Ingredients
    Honey Butter Sauce ingredients next to chicken.
    Honey Garlic Sauce Ingredients

    🧂 Ingredients

    Here's what you need to make this yummy honey butter garlic chicken:

    • chicken
    • flour
    • kosher salt and black pepper
    • fresh garlic
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • butter
    • olive oil
    • honey
    • apple cider vinegar
    • low sodium or regular soy sauce

    This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
    2. Toss the chicken in the seasoned flour mixture.
    3. Add olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat.
    4. Place the chicken in a large skillet in a single layer.
    5. Turn the chicken so it browns on each side.
    6. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
    7. Turn the heat down to medium heat.
    8. Add the rest of the butter to the skillet.
    9. Add the remaining ingredients to the melted butter.
    10. Stir until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens.
    11. Taste and adjust seasoning per your preference.
    12. Stir the chicken pieces into the honey sauce.
    How to Make Honey Butter Chicken collage.

    🥄Equipment

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    Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:

    • Cutting Board and Santoku Knife
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon and Tongs
    • Large Skillet

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    ⭐ Tips

    ✔️ If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash or two of chicken broth.

    Honey Butter Chicken in a skillet.
    The sweetness of the honey is the perfect balance with the garlic flavor.

    🍲 Storage

    To Store: Transfer leftover honey butter chicken to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

    To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.

    To Freeze: Place leftover chicken in a freezer-safe container or bag. Label and store in the freezer for 1-2 months.

    To Thaw: Place in the fridge to thaw overnight. When cooking from frozen, I recommend placing it in a skillet on medium heat, rather than microwaving it.

    📖 Variations

    The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how our Honey Butter Chicken recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:

    • You can use this fantastic honey butter sauce with pulled pork, shredded chicken or chicken tenders.
    • For a little hit of spice, add red pepper flakes.
    • For a little added freshness, garnish with finely chopped green onions or chives.
    • This meal can be made with boneless skinless chicken breasts or bchicken thighs.
    • Substitute maple syrup for the honey, which mimics the sweetness of honey but with a maple flavor, of course.
    Close up of Honey Butter Chicken Recipe in a bowl with potatoes and beans.
    This easy chicken recipe is ready in 30 minutes!

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Serve with red skin mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice, or even parmesan risotto. It would also be yummy with mashed cauliflower, brown or white rice, or mashed sweet potatoes.

    It's delicious with green beans, roasted broccoli florets, honey glazed carrots or a simple green salad.

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    😋 Similar Recipes

    Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:

    • honey garlic chicken
    • sesame chicken
    • 40 clove garlic chicken

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    Close up of Honey Butter Chicken in a skillet.

    Honey Butter Chicken

    Honey Butter Chicken has a sweet and savory sauce that is absolutely amazing. This is going to be one of your family's favorite easy chicken recipes.
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    Course: Main Course
    Keyword: Honey Butter Chicken
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Cutting Board
    • Santoku Knife
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Large Skillet
    • Tongs

    Ingredients

    Chicken

    • 1.5 lbs chicken cut into bite-size pieces
    • ⅓ cup flour
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Honey Butter Sauce

    • ⅓ cup honey
    • 5 tablespoons butter
    • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
      ⅓ cup flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • Toss the chicken in the seasoned flour mixture.
      1.5 lbs chicken
    • Add olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat.
      1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Place the chicken in a large skillet in a single layer.
    • Turn the chicken so it browns on each side.
    • Remove the chicken from the skillet.
    • Turn the heat down to medium heat.
    • Add the rest of the butter to the skillet.
      5 tablespoons butter
    • Add the remaining ingredients to the melted butter and stir.
      ⅓ cup honey, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, kosher salt and black pepper to taste, 2 teaspoons fresh garlic
    • Stir until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens.

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    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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