Honey Butter Chicken (Printable Recipe)
Sweet, sticky chicken pieces coated in a caramel-like honey butter sauce - perfect for busy weeknights and ready in 20 minutes!
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)
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1 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
→ Honey Butter Sauce
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5 tbsps butter, room temperature
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1/2 cup honey
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp ground black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Add chicken pieces and mix until thoroughly coated.
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Heat butter and oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer, shaking off excess flour. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Reduce heat to low and add remaining butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the sauce reaches a smooth caramel-like thickness.
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Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and coat it evenly in the sauce. Turn off the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
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Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with white rice and sautéed green beans.
# Extra Tips:
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Leave space between pieces of chicken in the pan for maximum crispiness.