Sweet Honey Butter Chicken (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender, juicy chicken with a rich honey butter glaze delivers sweet and savory flavors in minutes.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Protein
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500 grams boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Seasonings and Coating
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60 grams all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cooking Fats
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30 grams unsalted butter
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15 milliliters canola oil
→ Honey Butter Sauce
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50 grams unsalted butter
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60 milliliters honey
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15 milliliters soy sauce
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15 milliliters apple cider vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Garnish
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15 grams chopped fresh chives
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss until evenly coated. Shake off excess flour.
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Heat butter and canola oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange coated chicken pieces in a single layer and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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In the same skillet, combine butter, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously over medium heat until sauce thickens to a caramel-like consistency, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid burning the honey.
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Return chicken pieces to the skillet and toss to coat completely with the honey butter glaze. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Resting the chicken after cooking ensures it remains juicy and allows flavors to fully develop.