Sticky Honey Butter Chicken Recipe
Sticky Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and delicious dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a crispy, golden crust and tossed in a luscious honey butter sauce with a hint of garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp flour (Bob’s gluten free 1-to-1 flour can be used)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sauce and Cooking
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free option)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- Finely chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 2-inch bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture until each piece is lightly and evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, cooking for about 8 minutes on each side. Continue until the chicken is golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant but not burned.
- Make the Honey Butter Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and add cold unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir to melt the butter and then add honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well to combine all ingredients into a glossy sauce. To thin the sauce if needed, add a splash of water and stir.
- Toss the Chicken in the Sauce: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the sticky honey butter sauce.
- Serve: Garnish the dish with finely chopped parsley and serve hot for best flavor.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten free.
- Adding cold butter at the end gives the sauce a rich, glossy finish.
- For a thinner sauce, add a splash of water while stirring the sauce.
- You can substitute avocado oil with any neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil.
- Ensure the chicken pieces are cooked thoroughly and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Keywords: Sticky Honey Butter Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipe, Honey Butter Sauce, Crispy Chicken Thighs, 20 Minute Dinner, Gluten Free Chicken
