Honey Chipotle Butter Chicken Recipe
Honey Chipotle Butter Chicken is a deliciously flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked to perfection and glazed with a sweet and smoky honey chipotle butter sauce. This recipe combines the rich creaminess of butter with the spicy kick of chipotle peppers and the natural sweetness of honey, creating a mouthwatering balance of flavors perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (adjust to spice preference)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil and cook the chicken pieces until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Make the honey chipotle butter sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and chopped chipotle peppers. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add honey and combine: Stir honey into the butter mixture and let it simmer gently for another 1-2 minutes to meld flavors, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Glaze the chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and spoon the honey chipotle butter sauce over the pieces, coating them well. Let the chicken cook in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the glaze.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the honey chipotle butter chicken warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, alongside your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the heat level.
- Using chicken thighs offers more juiciness while breasts keep the dish leaner.
- Serve with rice, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Honey Chipotle Butter Chicken, Honey Butter Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Glazed Chicken, Easy Chicken Dinner
