Description
Sticky Honey Butter Chicken is the perfect solution for a busy weeknight dinner, ready in just 20 minutes! This dish features tender chicken thighs pan-fried to golden perfection and coated in a rich honey butter glaze that is both sweet and savory. Ideal for families and gatherings alike, it offers a delightful flavor experience while being incredibly simple to prepare. Serve it over rice, with fresh vegetables, or in lettuce wraps for a complete meal that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2” pieces
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp flour (gluten-free option available)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- Finely chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces until lightly coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for about 8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and add sliced garlic; cook briefly until fragrant.
- Lower heat and add cold butter, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar; stir until combined.
- Return chicken to skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg