Description
Sticky Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and delicious dish featuring crispy chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory honey butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a flavorful glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and garlic, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless skinless, cut into 2” pieces)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp flour (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, mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture to coat them evenly.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for about 8 minutes on one side until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for another 8 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the Garlic: In the same skillet, add the sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Honey Butter Sauce: Lower the heat and add the cold unsalted butter to the skillet. Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, mixing well to combine into a glossy sauce. If desired, add a splash of water to thin the sauce slightly.
- Toss the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken pieces to the pan and toss well to coat them evenly in the sticky honey butter sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot. Enjoy your sticky honey butter chicken!
Notes
- Using cold butter at the end helps create a glossy, rich sauce.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour like Bob’s 1 to 1.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic when adding it after cooking chicken.
- Adding a splash of water can thin the sauce if it’s too thick.
- Chicken thighs are preferred for juiciness, but chicken breasts can be substituted.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sticky Honey Butter Chicken, Honey Butter Sauce, Crispy Chicken Thighs, Quick Dinner, Gluten-Free Chicken Recipe
