Honey Butter Chicken Delight Recipe
This Honey Butter Chicken is a quick and delicious dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast diced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup unsalted butter divided
- ¼ cup pure honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Fresh parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the diced chicken pieces to the bowl and toss them in the seasoned flour until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Arrange the flour-coated chicken pieces in a single layer in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside once fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the remaining butter, honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir continuously until the butter has melted and the sauce is combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
- Allow to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve on a platter and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.