Description
This Garlic Butter Honey Chicken is the ultimate weeknight dinner, offering a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and garlicky flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish features tender, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a luscious, sticky glaze. It is a gourmet-style comfort meal that is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough for guests. Serve this restaurant-quality dish over steaming jasmine rice or quinoa for a complete, satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Slice chicken breasts into uniform 1-inch cubes and pat dry.
Season chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
Heat one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes; remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt the remaining butter.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
Return the chicken to the pan and toss frequently until the sauce reduces into a thick, glossy glaze.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to loosen the glaze. Serve over jasmine rice or quinoa to soak up the sauce. Add steamed broccoli or snap peas during the final two minutes of cooking for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg