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Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying, Simmering
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Honey Butter Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey butter sauce. It’s a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1.3lb / 600g boneless skinless Chicken Thigh, diced into large bite sized chunks
  • 1/3 cup / 50g Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Honey Butter Sauce

  • 1/3 cup / 110g Honey
  • 5 tbsp / 75g / 2.6oz Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Coat the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Coat the diced chicken in the mixture.
  2. Fry the Chicken: Heat butter and olive oil in a pan. Fry the chicken until crispy and golden on both sides.
  3. Make the Sauce: Melt butter in the pan, then add honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Combine and Serve: Coat the chicken in the sauce and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to suit your taste.
  • For extra flavor, you can sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped green onions as a garnish.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
  • Sugar: Approx. 20g
  • Sodium: Approx. 600mg
  • Fat: Approx. 25g
  • Saturated Fat: Approx. 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
  • Fiber: Approx. 1g
  • Protein: Approx. 20g
  • Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg