Description
Sweet, golden Honey Butter Chicken promises a delightful blend of crispy, juicy flavors that dance across your palate. Southern comfort meets culinary creativity, inviting you to savor each tender, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts, diced
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil, or any vegetable oil
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare a flavorful coating by whisking together dry seasonings in a large mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Thoroughly coat chicken pieces in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere completely.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium temperature, combining butter and oil to create a rich cooking base.
- Arrange chicken pieces in a single, spacious layer within the skillet, allowing each piece adequate surface contact for even browning.
- Fry chicken until a golden, crispy exterior develops, carefully turning to ensure uniform coloration on both sides.
- Transfer browned chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its crispness while preparing the sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to low, melting additional butter and introducing honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and a final sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Whisk sauce ingredients continuously, allowing them to incorporate and thicken into a glossy, caramel-like consistency.
- Return chicken to the skillet, gently tumbling pieces to ensure complete and uniform sauce coverage.
- Allow chicken to rest in the sauce for a few minutes, enabling flavors to meld and intensify.
- Plate the glazed chicken alongside fluffy white rice and freshly sauteed green beans for a complete, vibrant meal.
Notes
- Coating Perfection: Ensure chicken pieces are evenly and generously coated with the seasoned flour mixture for maximum flavor and crispy texture.
- Oil Temperature Control: Use medium heat when frying chicken to achieve a golden-brown exterior without burning, maintaining juicy meat inside.
- Sauce Consistency Tip: Stir honey butter sauce constantly over low heat to prevent burning and create a smooth, glossy caramel-like texture that clings perfectly to chicken.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour for celiac-friendly version, or use low-sodium soy sauce for reduced salt intake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg