Sticky Honey Butter Chicken in 20 Minutes Recipe
A quick and delicious Sticky Honey Butter Chicken recipe made with tender chicken thighs coated in a crispy flour blend, cooked to golden perfection in a skillet, then tossed in a luscious honey butter sauce with garlic and soy sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is flavorful and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 2” pieces
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp flour (can use gluten-free 1 to 1 flour)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sauce and Cooking
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- Finely chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into 2-inch bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces in this mixture until they are lightly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook about 8 minutes per side until each piece is golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Make the Honey Butter Sauce: Lower the heat and add the cold unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. For a thinner sauce, you may add a splash of water. Stir continuously until the sauce turns glossy.
- Toss the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken pieces back into the skillet. Toss well to coat all chicken pieces evenly with the sticky honey butter sauce.
- Serve: Garnish the sticky honey butter chicken with finely chopped parsley. Serve immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- Adding cold butter at the end helps the sauce become glossy and rich.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey if desired.
- Ensure the skillet is hot enough before adding chicken to achieve crispy edges.
- A splash of water can be added to the sauce if it thickens too much.
Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, Sticky Chicken, Quick Dinner, Gluten-Free Chicken, Skillet Chicken, Sweet and Savory Chicken
