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Unlock the Magic: Your Ultimate Guide to Honey Butter Chicken

Unlock the Magic: Your Ultimate Guide to Honey Butter Chicken
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This Honey Butter Chicken is sweet, sticky, buttery, and absolutely packed with flavor. The chicken is lightly coated, pan-fried until golden, and tossed in a glossy honey-butter sauce that tastes like pure comfort. Best of all? It’s ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • ¼ cup flour

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp canola oil (or any light oil)

  • 1 tbsp sliced green onions (for garnish)

For the Honey Butter Sauce

  • 5 tbsp butter, room temperature

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Coat the Chicken

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. Add chicken pieces and toss until fully coated.

2. Pan-Fry

  1. Heat the butter and oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add the chicken in a single layer (shake off excess flour first).

  3. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

  4. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. Make the Honey Butter Sauce

  1. Reduce heat to low.

  2. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and melt.

  3. Stir in honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  4. Cook on low, stirring, until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thick—similar to caramel.

4. Combine & Serve

  1. Return chicken to the skillet and stir to coat every piece.

  2. Turn off heat and rest for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken onto the chicken.

  3. Serve with white rice or vegetables.

  4. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • Don’t crowd the pan. More space = crispier chicken.

  • Use low heat for the sauce to avoid burning the honey.

  • Cut chicken evenly so it cooks at the same rate.

  • For a spicy version, add a pinch of chili flakes to the sauce.

  • For extra crispiness, fry chicken in two batches.

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