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How to Make Honey Butter Chicken at Home


  • Author: Nonna Teresa
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Honey Butter Chicken is a sweet and savory dish with a sticky glaze perfect for easy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken thighs or breasts

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Optional: cooked rice for serving


Instructions

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat

2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika

3. Melt butter in the skillet and add chicken

4. Cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through

5. Reduce heat and drizzle honey over chicken

6. Cook 1 to 2 more minutes, spooning glaze over chicken

7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley

8. Serve immediately with rice or vegetables

Notes

Use boneless chicken thighs for juicier results

Adjust honey to taste

Cook chicken over medium heat to avoid burning

Garnish with parsley for fresh color

Glaze works well with roasted vegetables

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Sticky Chicken, Chicken with Rice