If you are looking for a new weeknight addiction, get ready for honey butter chicken. The sauce is divine and so easy to make. Less than 5 minutes of prep required!
The best part about this dish is the honey butter sauce. It can be applied to any protein, not just chicken. Think honey butter pork or salmon. In this recipe, the chicken is recommended to be cut bite-sized. This makes it such that the chicken really soaks in all the juices from the caramelization step.
How do you want to serve this dish? The possibilities are endless! Over rice if you prefer more Asian or over mashed potatoes.
Honey butter chickenPrep Time: 5 mins
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small squares
3 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Directions 1. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over high heat. You can also add a little bit of oil at this step as well.
2. Once melted, add chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook until chicken has changed color to brown.
Pro tip: If you leave the chicken for over 7 minutes, beware of overcooking.
4. Add in butter, honey, garlic, vinegar, and remaining butter.
5. Bring to a simmer. Turn the chicken to coat in sauce until well caramelized.
6. Once chicken is in desired color, turn off heat. Serve immediately.
