Description
Indulge in this sweet and savory Honey Butter Chicken, a quick and easy dish perfect for weeknight dinners. With tender chicken coated in a buttery honey glaze, it's a crowd-pleaser! Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, quick chicken recipe, easy dinner, sweet and savory chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce, and cook until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, tossing to coat in the honey butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to glaze the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg