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Honey Butter Chicken

Savor the Sweetness: Quick Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

This Honey Butter Chicken recipe combines sweet and savory flavors, ready in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts Skinless for quick cooking
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Raw Honey Adds sweetness
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use half for searing
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use low-sodium for a healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Can swap with lemon juice
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound them to an even thickness. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken and lower heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until fragrant, then add honey, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating well with sauce. Let bubble for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Slice or serve whole, drizzling remaining sauce over.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 430mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet for the best sear. Let the sauce simmer longer if it's too thin.

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