Description
Succulent honey butter chicken brings Southern comfort to your dinner table with its irresistible golden-brown coating and rich, glossy glaze. Crispy, juicy chicken pieces melt in your mouth, promising a delightful meal that satisfies deep cravings and leaves you wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (or any vegetable oil)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced
Honey Butter Sauce Ingredients:
- 5 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (170 grams) honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Blend a medley of aromatic seasonings with flour, creating a flavorful coating for the chicken pieces.
- Sear the seasoned chicken in a blend of melted butter and oil over medium heat until achieving a golden-brown exterior and ensuring complete internal cooking, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and crispy texture.
- In the same skillet, transform butter into a luxurious sauce by introducing honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar, whisking until the mixture develops a silky, slightly condensed consistency.
- Gently reintroduce the chicken into the glistening sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly and evenly enrobed with the sweet and savory glaze.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and add a fresh, sharp note by sprinkling finely sliced green onions across the top just before presenting to diners.
Notes
- Customize the flour coating by adding different spices like paprika or dried herbs for extra flavor complexity.
- Ensure chicken pieces are evenly sized to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe consumption without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to maintain crispy chicken texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 472 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 499 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg