Description
Mouthwatering honey butter chicken elevates comfort food with its golden, crispy exterior and luscious sweet-savory glaze. Juicy chicken pieces glazed in rich honey butter sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
Seasoning Blend:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoned flour mixture by combining garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the chicken into uniform pieces and thoroughly coat each morsel with the spiced flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Select a cast-iron skillet and heat a combination of butter and oil over medium temperature, creating an ideal searing environment.
- Arrange the floured chicken pieces in a single layer within the hot skillet, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Carefully transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a temporary plate, maintaining its crispy exterior.
- Without cleaning the skillet, reduce the heat and introduce additional butter, creating a rich base for the sauce.
- Pour honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar into the skillet, whisking gently to integrate the liquids and create a glossy, cohesive sauce.
- Simmer the sauce on low heat for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop a luxurious consistency.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken into the skillet, gently tumbling the pieces to ensure complete sauce coverage.
- Allow the chicken to rest in the sauce for 5 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and penetrate the crispy exterior.
- Garnish the dish with delicately sliced green onions for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Serve alongside ginger-infused rice and sautéed green beans for a complete, harmonious meal.
Notes
- Choose a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and a crispy chicken exterior that locks in maximum flavor.
- Pat chicken pieces dry before coating to ensure the flour mixture adheres perfectly and creates a crunchier texture.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal spice tolerance, allowing customization for mild or bold palates.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with dietary restrictions without compromising the dish’s delicious profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg