Description
Succulent honey butter chicken delivers a mouthwatering blend of sweet and savory flavors that dance across your palate. Golden-crusted chicken bathed in rich, glossy sauce promises a delightful dining experience you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken pieces with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning across all surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a hot cooking environment.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the skillet, allowing each piece to develop a rich, golden-brown exterior through careful browning.
- Transfer the perfectly seared chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm and ready for the next stage.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce butter, allowing it to melt smoothly and create a fragrant base.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously to release its aromatic qualities without burning.
- Pour honey and soy sauce into the skillet, whisking the ingredients to create a glossy, cohesive sauce.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently, developing depth and slightly reducing in volume.
- Reintroduce the browned chicken into the skillet, carefully coating each piece with the honey-soy glaze.
- Continue cooking, turning the chicken periodically to ensure complete sauce coverage and even heating.
- Cook until the sauce reaches a thick, clingy consistency and the chicken appears beautifully glazed.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken for a vibrant, fresh finish.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains hot and the glaze is at its most luxurious.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is at room temperature before cooking to guarantee even browning and prevent uneven cooking.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels to achieve a crispy, golden exterior that helps the sauce stick better.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the rich umami flavor.
- Adjust honey quantity based on personal sweetness preference, using less for a more savory profile or more for a sweeter glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg