Sticky Honey Butter Chicken
Sticky Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes. This dish features tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey butter glaze that will delight the whole family. Perfect for busy nights, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice or fresh vegetables. The best part? You can whip it up in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze. Enjoy this irresistible meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp flour (gluten-free if needed)
- 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 mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss chicken pieces in the mixture until lightly coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for about 8 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Lower heat and add cold butter to the pan. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until combined.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing until well-coated with sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg