Honey Butter Chicken
A delightful dish of juicy chicken pieces coated in a sweet honey butter sauce, perfect for family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless skinless, 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 cloves garlic (sliced thinly)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Finely chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Coat the chicken pieces in the mixture.
Cooking
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in honey, butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it with the honey butter sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
You can customize this recipe by adding spices like paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick, or substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety. Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies.