Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of this Honey Butter Chicken recipe that features tender chicken thighs glazed with a luscious honey butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear Chicken: Sear in olive oil until golden; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Melt butter, add garlic, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to skillet, simmer in sauce until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy hot!
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
- You can use chicken breasts instead, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- For added richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg