Sweet, sticky, and bursting with flavor, this Honey Butter Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that will be on the table in under 30 minutes! Perfectly seasoned chicken is pan-fried to golden perfection, then coated in a luscious honey butter sauce that’s simply irresistible. Serve it with white rice and sautéed green beans for a meal that everyone will love.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 503 kcal per serving

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

1 lb chicken breasts, diced

1 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp canola oil (or any vegetable oil)

1 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)

For the Honey Butter Sauce:

5 tbsps butter (room temperature)

½ cup honey

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

¼ tsp salt

⅛ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper.

   Add the diced chicken to the flour mixture and toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated.

2. Cook the Chicken:

   Heat the butter and oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and the oil is hot, add the chicken in a single layer, ensuring it's spread out evenly.

   Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.

3. Make the Honey Butter Sauce:

   Reduce the heat to low, and in the same skillet, add the butter for the sauce.

   Once the butter has melted, stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper.

   Continue stirring over low heat until the sauce reaches a smooth, caramel-like consistency.

4. Combine and Serve:

   Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing it in the honey butter sauce until it’s completely coated.

   Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

5. Garnish and Enjoy:

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve with white rice and sautéed green beans for a complete meal.

This Honey Butter Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a buttery richness that’s sure to become a family favorite! 🍯🍗