Sticky Honey Butter Chicken Recipe
This Sticky Honey Butter Chicken recipe features tender, crispy chicken thighs coated in a glossy honey butter sauce with a hint of garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless skinless, cut into 2” pieces)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp flour (you can use Bob’s gluten free 1 to 1)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sauce and Garnish
- 3 garlic cloves (sliced thinly)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 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, combine the cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until they are lightly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. Ensure each piece is well-seared for that perfect crunch. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the Garlic: After the chicken is crispy, add the sliced garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Honey Butter Sauce: Lower the heat and add the cold butter to the pan. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar to form the sauce. You can add a splash of water if you prefer a thinner sauce. Stir to combine and make the sauce glossy.
- Toss the Chicken: Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and toss it in the honey butter sauce until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve hot for a delicious, sticky, buttery chicken dish.
Notes
- Using cold butter at the end helps make the sauce glossy and rich.
- Add a splash of water if you want a thinner sauce consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend as suggested.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure the chicken crisps up well.
- You can substitute avocado oil with any high-heat cooking oil such as vegetable or canola oil.
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