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    Home » All Recipes » Main Dishes » Chicken

    Honey Butter Chicken (30-Minute Recipe!)

    Published: Feb 2, 2023 by RichandDelish · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    This honey butter chicken is crispy, sweet, juicy, and tender, and comes together in 30 minutes! My favorite part about this chicken is that is not deep fried, it is shallowed fried and uses less oil, and is less heavy.

    Honey garlic chicken in a bowl.

    This chicken is loaded with flavor and takes minimal ingredients to make. Serve it with rice or mashed potatoes for a delicious lunch or dinner! This chicken is super easy to prepare and tastes like restaurant-style chicken!

    I used chicken thighs for this recipe for a more juicy chicken. You can use chicken breasts and chicken tenders for this, but for forming a delicious crust, you may need to cook the chicken a bit more.

    This whole recipe comes together in one pan! So not a lot of dishes to wash that I love.

    Jump to:
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Faq's
    • Storing
    • Reheating
    • Freezing
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why this recipe works

    • This recipe uses simple ingredients that you may have in your kitchen!
    • This chicken is sweet, flavorful, and savory, sticky, it is so delicious, it will turn into your new favorite recipe to make!
    • This whole recipe takes under an hour from start to finish!
    • My favorite thing about this recipe is that it is not deep-fried!
    • This recipe uses chicken thighs for an extra moist chicken!
    Spoon holding two pieces of chicken.

    Ingredients

    Before you start to make this recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

    Full measurements are in the recipe card below.

    Chicken- use either chicken thighs or chicken breast for this recipe. we used chicken thighs for this recipe, feel free to use whatever chicken part that you like most. Cut the chicken into small chunks.

    Flour– we used all-purpose flour for this recipe, gluten free flour will work great as well.

    Olive oil- use extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor. If you don't want to use olive oil, you can use avocado oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil!

    Kosher salt– we used kosher salt in this recipe. You can use sea salt or flakey salt as well.

    Black pepper- for flavor. Adjust the black pepper to your personal liking.

    Garlic powder- use your favorite brand of garlic powder. You will need 1 teaspoon for this recipe.

    For the sauce

    Butter- use unsalted butter for this recipe. Only butter will work for this recipe, no margarine, and no coconut oil. Margarine has a weird taste and can ruin the flavor of this dessert.

    Honey- use your favorite brand of honey for this recipe.

    Garlic- freshly minced garlic will give you the best flavor for any dish. I highly recommend not using frozen minced garlic.

    Soy sauce- use light soy sauce for this. The soy sauce deepens the flavor of the sauce and gives it a savory flavor.

    Instructions

    In a large bowl or a large flat plate, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

    Chicken process shots.

    Add the chicken chunks and coat them well with the flour mixture.

    Chicken process shots.

    Heat a large pan with oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken on each side until it is crispy and golden brown on the outside.

    Chicken process shots.

    Remove the chicken from the pan while you make the sauce (Place the cooked chicken on a plate).

    Chicken process shots.

    Melt the butter over medium heat along with the honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Mix well and cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce is bubbly.

    Chicken process shots.

    Add the chicken to the sauce and mix well and cook for another minute or so to let the sauce cling to the crust. Serve hot and enjoy!

    Chicken process shots.
    Honey butter chicken in a pan.

    Expert Tips

    • You can use your favorite parts of chicken for this recipe. Like chicken thighs, chicken tenders, and chicken breasts. Ensure that you clean the chicken and that there are no bones for easy eating.
    • Do not disturb the chicken! Let the chicken cook for at least 5 minutes without flipping it so it will have time to properly form a crust.
    • I highly recommend using chicken thighs for this recipe. This will keep the chicken moist and tender while allowing the chicken to form a crust on the outside.
    Sauce drizzles on a piece of chicken.

    Faq's

    How long does this chicken last?

    This chicken dish will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    How to serve this dish?

    You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes, freshly made pasta, cauliflower rice, roasted vegetables, rice, etc.

    What does honey butter chicken taste like?

    This chicken tastes sticky and sweet but also savory chicken bites that are soft and juicy on the inside and crispy and sticky on the outside. You are going to love this dish!

    Can I make this without the flour crust?

    Yes. But I don't recommend it. If you are gluten-free, use gluten-free flour! The flour crust doesn't only gives this chicken a delicious texture, but also absorbs the sauce which makes every bite flavorful!

    Fork inserted into chicken bites.

    Storing

    If you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Reheating

    Reheat this chicken in the microwave or in the toaster oven (or regular oven) until it is warm. Don't overheat to not dry the chicken.

    Freezing

    I do not recommend freezing this chicken. It has the best texture and juiciness while being made fresh. It is okay to reheat it a day, or two later, but the freezer might ruin the texture of this chicken and will dry it out.

    Substitutions

    Chicken- you can swap the chicken thighs with boneless chicken breasts or swap them with chicken tenderloins.

    Gluten-free- you can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour.

    Super close up of chicken.

    Variations

    Dairy-free- to make this dish dairy free, simply swap the butter with vegan butter.

    Spicy- you can make this dish spicy by adding a pinch or two of cayenne pepper. Add it to your personal liking.

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    Honey garlic chicken in a bowl.

    Honey Butter Chicken (30-Minute Recipe!)

    Rich and delish
    This honey butter chicken is crispy, sweet, juicy, and tender, and comes together in 30 minutes! My favorite part about this chicken is that is not deep fried, it is shallowed fried and uses less oil, and is less heavy.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 639 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 800 g Boneless chicken thighs
    • â…” cup Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 3 tablespoon Olive oil or canola oil or vegetable oil

    For the honey butter sauce

    • â…“ cup Honey
    • 100 g Butter unsalted
    • 2 cloves Garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce light soy sauce

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl or a large flat plate, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
    • Add the chicken chunks and coat them well with the flour mixture.
    • Heat a large pan with oil over medium-high heat and cook the chicken on each side until it is crispy and golden brown on the outside.
    • Remove the chicken from the pan while you make the sauce (Place the cooked chicken on a plate).
    • Melt the butter over medium heat along with the honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Mix well and cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce is bubbly.
    • Add the chicken to the sauce and mix well and cook for another minute or so to let the sauce cling to the crust. Serve hot and enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can use your favorite parts of chicken for this recipe. Like chicken thighs, chicken tenders, and chicken breasts. Ensure that you clean the chicken and that there are no bones for easy eating.
    • Do not disturb the chicken! Let the chicken cook for at least 5 minutes without flipping it so it will have time to properly form a crust.
    • I highly recommend using chicken thighs for this recipe. This will keep the chicken moist and tender while allowing the chicken to form a crust on the outside.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 639kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 29gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1196mgPotassium: 394mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Honey Butter Chicken
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