Description
Succulent honey butter chicken elevates weeknight dinners with its irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors. Golden-brown chicken breasts glazed in rich, silky honey butter sauce promise a mouthwatering meal that delights taste buds and brings comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken thighs with seasoning, ensuring even coverage of salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet over medium temperature and allow butter to melt completely, creating a smooth cooking surface.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken thighs into the buttered skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring quickly to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Drizzle honey and soy sauce over the chicken, gently rotating the pieces to ensure comprehensive sauce coverage.
- Reduce heat and simmer, allowing the liquid to transform into a glossy, concentrated glaze while checking chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat and let chicken rest for 2-3 minutes to seal in moisture and allow sauce to slightly thicken.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the chicken for a vibrant garnish and serve immediately while hot and glistening.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for extra flavor and juiciness, which helps prevent the meat from drying out during cooking.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safe consumption while maintaining tender texture.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust that seals in moisture and enhances caramelization.
- use low-sodium soy sauce for reduced salt intake or swap honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 359 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg