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Honey Butter Chicken

Honey Butter Chicken


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  • Author: Megan Foster
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Sticky Honey Butter Chicken made in 30 minutes with crispy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey butter glaze.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and coat with cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat avocado oil in skillet and cook chicken 8 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  3. Remove chicken and cook garlic 1 minute.
  4. Add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir.
  5. Add cold butter and stir until glossy.
  6. Return chicken and toss to coat. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  1. Cook chicken in a single layer for crispiness.
  2. Add cold butter at the end for a glossy sauce.
  3. Add splash of water if sauce thickens too much.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Pan-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 928mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 126mg