Description
This Honey Butter Chicken recipe features tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a flavorful flour and spice mixture, fried to golden perfection, and then tossed in a luscious honey butter sauce with soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. Served garnished with green onions and perfect alongside white rice and sautéed green beans, this dish balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken Coating
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
Cooking Fat
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)
Honey Butter Sauce
- 5 tbsp butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tbsp green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss them well to ensure all pieces are thoroughly coated with the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken: In a large cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of canola oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, shaking off any excess flour. Fry the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until both sides are golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the honey butter sauce: Reduce the heat to low and return the skillet to the stove. Add the remaining 5 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and allow it to melt. Then, stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Cook the sauce: Stir continuously over low heat until the sauce becomes smooth and caramel-like in thickness. Add the fried chicken back into the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat each piece in the sauce. Once coated, turn off the heat and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Transfer the honey butter chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions, and serve alongside white rice and sautéed green beans for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper slightly or add chili flakes to the flour mixture.
- Use a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for even heat distribution when frying.
- Room temperature butter in the sauce ensures a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Letting the chicken rest in the sauce allows deeper flavor penetration and a luscious coating.
- This recipe can be adapted for gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Honey butter chicken, fried chicken, honey butter sauce, easy chicken recipe, sweet and savory chicken
