Honey Butter Chicken (30-Minute Recipe!)
This honey butter chicken is crispy, sweet, juicy, and tender, and comes together in 30 minutes. It's shallowed fried using less oil for a lighter meal.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet Large, for frying
- 1 Saucepan For sauce preparation
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 800 g Boneless chicken thighs or tenders
- ⅔ cup Flour for that crispy coating
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder for that garlicky hit
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil or canola or vegetable oil work too
- ⅓ cup Honey the star sweetener
- 100 g Unsalted butter for richness
- 2 cloves Garlic minced, fresh taste matters
- 2 tablespoons Light soy sauce adding that savory depth
Instructions
Instructions
- Mix your flour, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a big bowl.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mix. Make sure every bit's covered.
- Heat the oil in your skillet over medium-high.
- Toss in the flour-coated chicken then cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until just cooked through and nicely browned.
- While chicken is cooking, melt butter in a saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce into the butter. Simmer for two minutes to meld flavors.
- Pour the saucy mixture over your cooked chicken, ensuring each piece is covered.
Notes
Ensure that you fully coat the chicken in flour mixture for optimal crispiness. Use chicken thighs for the juiciest outcome.