Sticky Honey Butter Chicken Recipe
Sticky Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner featuring tender, boneless skinless chicken thighs pan-fried to golden crispness and coated in a luscious, sticky honey butter glaze balanced with savory soy sauce and tangy rice vinegar. Finished with sliced garlic and butter for a glossy sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, this Asian-inspired dish is irresistibly flavorful and ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Mains
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Chicken Coating
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cut into 2” pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon flour (can use Bob’s gluten free 1 to 1 flour)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
Honey Butter Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Garnish
- Finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut the boneless skinless chicken thighs into 2-inch bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces in this dry mixture ensuring they are lightly coated evenly.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for approximately 8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy with a perfect sear. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
- Make the Honey Butter Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the cold unsalted butter to the garlic in the skillet. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar mixture. For a thinner sauce, add a splash (about 2 tablespoons) of water. Stir continuously until the butter is melted and the sauce is glossy.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat the chicken in the honey butter sauce, ensuring every piece is well glazed.
- Serve: Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, ensure the pieces are coated evenly and cooked in a single layer without crowding the pan.
- Add cold butter at the end of sauce preparation to achieve a silky and glossy finish that clings well to the chicken.
- A splash of water can be added to the sauce if a thinner consistency is preferred (around 2 tablespoons).
- This recipe works well with gluten-free flour to accommodate dietary needs.
Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, Sticky Honey Butter Chicken, Pan-fried Chicken Thighs, Asian Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Chicken Recipe
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