Sticky Honey Butter Chicken
Sticky Honey Butter Chicken is the ultimate quick-fix meal, ready in just 20 minutes! This dish features tender chicken thighs that are pan-seared to golden perfection and enveloped in a luscious honey butter glaze. With its perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, it’s a family favorite that makes weeknight dinners stress-free. Serve it over rice, toss it in tacos, or enjoy it on a salad—this versatile dish caters to every palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 2-inch 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 (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- Garnish: finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 8 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower heat and add cold butter, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to the pan. Stir until well combined and glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg