Description
Succulent honey butter chicken blends sweet and savory flavors from Southern American kitchens. Golden-crusted chicken pieces drizzled with rich honey butter sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure comfort.
Ingredients
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Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika, then thoroughly coat with flour, ensuring excess is shaken off.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Sear chicken breasts until achieving a golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, roughly 30-45 seconds.
- Pour honey and soy sauce into the skillet, whisking continuously. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to develop a slightly thickened consistency.
- Carefully return chicken to the skillet, gently rotating pieces to ensure complete coverage with the honey butter glaze. Cook for an additional 60-90 seconds to caramelize the sauce and enhance flavor intensity.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives. Serve immediately while the chicken remains warm and sauce is glossy.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking, ensuring tender and juicy results.
- Patting chicken dry before seasoning helps create a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture.
- Adjust honey and soy sauce ratio for customized sweetness, making the dish more tangy or sweeter based on personal preference.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to maintain crispy chicken coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg