Honey Butter Chicken

4.91 from 10 votes

Tender chicken cooked in a rich honey butter sauce until golden and caramelized. Sweet, savory, and simple enough for weeknights.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian American

Keyword: easy honey butter chicken, honey butter chicken recipe, one pan honey butter chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Chicken

1 pound boneless skinless chicken cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large egg
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup cornstarch
⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying

Honey Butter Sauce

½ cup honey
⅓ cup unsalted butter
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Chicken

Cut 1 pound boneless skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large ziplock bag. Sprinkle the chicken with ¼ teaspoon garlic salt. Crack 1 large egg on top of the chicken and massage it in with your hand to coat the chicken.
Add 1 cup cornstarch on top of the chicken. Seal the bag and shake to coat the chicken well.
In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add ⅓ cup vegetable oil. Add the coated chicken and cook 7-8 minutes, or until cooked through and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Honey Butter Sauce

Returning to the skillet, add ⅓ cup unsalted butter. Melt the butter over medium heat, then add ½ cup honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar.
Whisk together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet. Toss the chicken in the sauce to coat the chicken well. Garnish with sesame seeds and diced green onion, if desired. Serve over rice and enjoy!

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Notes

Storage & Reheating Instructions

Storage: Store cooled chicken in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
To Reheat: Reheat leftover portions of chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.

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