Honey Butter Chicken: Sweet, Savory, and Crispy Skillet Chicken Recipe
Honey Butter Chicken is a sweet, savory, and crispy skillet chicken dish coated in a rich buttery honey glaze with a hint of soy and vinegar for balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tbsp green onions, sliced
- 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
Instructions
- Mix flour, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat chicken pieces evenly in the flour mixture.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter and oil in a skillet and fry chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat and melt 5 tbsp butter in the same pan.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low until smooth and caramel-like.
- Add chicken back into the pan and coat evenly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes off heat.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Adjust cayenne for spice level.
- Best served fresh for crispy texture.