Description
Southern kitchens buzz with comfort when honey butter chicken arrives, melding sweet and savory notes into a memorable meal. Crispy golden chicken drizzled with rich honey butter promises a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with pure Southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 ½ lbs (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup (113 grams) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces in a seasoned flour blend, ensuring an even, light dusting that will create a delicate crispy exterior when cooked.
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, carefully placing floured chicken into the pan to achieve a golden-brown sear on each side until the meat is fully cooked and develops a rich, appetizing color.
- Without cleaning the skillet, reduce heat and introduce butter, allowing it to melt smoothly while releasing minced garlic to infuse an aromatic base for the upcoming sauce.
- Pour honey, soy sauce, and vinegar into the skillet, whisking the ingredients together to create a glossy, caramelizing sauce that will cling beautifully to the chicken pieces.
- Gently reintroduce the cooked chicken into the bubbling sauce, rotating each piece to ensure complete coverage and allowing the flavors to meld together for an additional minute.
- Transfer the glazed chicken to a serving platter, drizzling any remaining sauce over the top and garnishing with finely chopped fresh herbs for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Plate alongside fluffy rice or roasted vegetables to complement the sweet and savory profile of this delectable honey butter chicken dish.
Notes
- Choose bone-in chicken thighs for extra juicy and flavorful results, as they retain moisture better than chicken breasts during cooking.
- Pat chicken pieces completely dry before dredging to ensure a crispy, golden exterior that helps the flour coating stick perfectly.
- Adjust honey sauce sweetness by using less honey or substituting with maple syrup for a different flavor profile that works great for those watching sugar intake.
- Gluten-free option: Replace wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg