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Delicious honey butter chicken dish with golden crispy exterior

Honey Butter Chicken

Sticky, salty-sweet chicken that perfectly blends the flavors of honey and butter, ideal for serving at any festive occasion or cozy night in.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless skinless, cut into 2” pieces)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp flour (can use gluten-free 1 to 1)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cloves garlic (sliced thinly)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Garnish
  • finely chopped parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken thighs into 2-inch bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until they are lightly coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. Ensure each piece is well-seared for that perfect crunch. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. After the chicken is crispy, add the sliced garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Lower the heat and add the cold butter to the pan. Stir in the honey, soy sauce (or tamari), and rice vinegar. Toss the chicken in the sauce until it’s fully coated and the honey butter sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for family sharing and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or a classic chicken gravy.