Description
Honey butter chicken combines succulent crispy chicken with a sweet and savory glaze that delights taste buds. Korean-inspired flavors create a memorable meal perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 grams) chicken thighs or breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup (113 grams) honey
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Coating: Generously dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour, creating a light, even layer that promises a crisp, golden exterior.
- Sear Chicken: In a spacious skillet heated with olive oil over medium flame, cook floured chicken until achieving a deep, appetizing brown color and ensuring complete internal doneness.
- Create Sauce Base: Without cleaning the skillet, reduce heat and melt butter, immediately adding minced garlic to develop a rich, fragrant foundation for the upcoming glaze.
- Combine Glaze: Whisk honey, soy sauce, and vinegar into the skillet, transforming the ingredients into a glossy, caramelizing sauce that will beautifully enrobe the chicken.
- Finish and Coat: Return cooked chicken to the simmering sauce, gently rotating pieces to ensure complete coverage and allowing flavors to harmonize for a brief moment.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer glazed chicken to a serving platter, cascading any remaining sauce over the top and sprinkling with fresh chopped herbs for a vibrant, aromatic presentation.
Notes
- Flour Coating Technique: Shake off excess flour to prevent clumping and ensure a light, crispy exterior that doesn’t become heavy or greasy.
- Temperature Control: Use medium heat consistently to prevent burning the chicken or creating uneven browning, which can compromise the dish’s delicate flavor profile.
- Sauce Consistency Trick: Let the sauce simmer and reduce slightly to create a glossy, clingy texture that perfectly coats each chicken piece without becoming too runny.
- Dietary Adaptation Options: Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, and use low-sodium soy sauce to manage salt intake without sacrificing flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg