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    Home » Entrees » Honey Butter Garlic Chicken

    Honey Butter Garlic Chicken

    Published: Mar 19, 2019 · Modified: Nov 10, 2021 by Wendie · 123 Comments

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    honey butter garlic chicken on a black plate

    Honey butter garlic chicken is easy and loaded with tender bites of chicken in a delicious sauce! Using simple pantry staples it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

    Honey butter chicken on a bed of white rice.


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    A family favorite loved time and time again. Perfectly balanced with flavors that the whole family will love.

    The chicken pieces are smothered in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce that is absolutely delicious! If you love shrimp and looking for another simple recipe check out my Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp another quick dinner idea for the entire family.

    Why this recipe works

    Honey and garlic are two easy ingredients that blend beautifully together, the sweetness of the honey and the powerful flavor of the garlic. Honey garlic chicken is cooked in a skillet and uses just a few simple ingredients. Juicy, tender chicken bites in a quick sauce that's packed full of flavor.

    Ingredients for this recipe

    Ingredients Notes

    • Chicken- you can use boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken tenders in the recipe. But hands down the thighs are my favorite. Dark meat is always juicy and never dried out.
    • Garlic- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Garlic powder doesn't have the same affect here.
    • Apple cider vinegar- adds the perfect amount of acidity.
    • Parsley leaves or green onions- both will work to add a bit of freshness and color to the dish.


    How to make this recipe

    Chopped pieces of chicken thighs then sauteed in a hot skillet.

    Step 1- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces

    Step 2- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet, add the chicken season with salt and black pepper, cook until golden brown.

    Chicken bites with garlic and honey added into the skillet.

    Step 3- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until the chicken is coated.

    Step 4- Simmer the honey garlic sauce and chicken to caramelize.

    Chicken pieces on a serving spoon.

    Tips for making honey garlic chicken

    This dish comes together fast so you need to have everything chopped, measured and ready to go.

    Do not overcook the chicken.

    Cut the chicken pieces into the same size so they cook evenly.

    A cast-iron skillet works great for this. It gets super hot and adds the best caramelization and color to the chicken.

    Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick.

    A spoon pouring honey dauce over chicken.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can I double the sauce?

    Absolutely! This is definitely a tasty sauce and very easy to double.

    What to serve with this recipe

    These chicken bites can be served over white rice or mashed potatoes, the honey butter sauce is fantastic over both. My oven-roasted asparagus or roasted broccoli florets are a delicious side dish that would work great.

    How to store honey garlic chicken

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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    honey butter garlic chicken over white rice with a spoon pouring extra sauce on top

    Honey Butter Garlic Chicken

    Wendie
    Honey butter garlic chicken is easy and loaded with tender bites of chicken in a delicious sauce!
    4.45 from 1060 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 23 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 358 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1-1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 3-4 tablespoons Honey
    • 1- 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • Fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Cut chicken thighs into small bite sized pieces.
    • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet (cast iron works best) on high heat.
    • Add the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let cook until it starts to change from pink to white and get some golden edges about 4-5 minutes.
    • Add the remaining butter, garlic, vinegar and honey. Stir until chicken is coated.
    • Simmer sauce and chicken to caramelize the outside about another 2-3 minutes.
    • Top with fresh chopped parsley or green onions. Serve chicken over rice or mashed potatoes.

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    Notes

    This dish comes together fast so you need to have everything chopped, measured and ready to go.
    If you use chicken breasts instead of thighs just make sure you adjust the cooking time as chicken breasts will dry out if cooked too long.
    To get the best color you need to have a super hot pan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 809mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g
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    1. Wendie

      May 08, 2023 at 12:20 am

      Yay Vanessa! So happy your family loves it 🙂

    2. Vanessa

      May 07, 2023 at 8:44 pm

      This has become a go-to recipe for our family! Thank you for sharing it!

    3. Wendie

      September 30, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      The recipe card is always at the bottom you scrolled right past it to write this comment. There is a jump-to recipe button at the top for your convenience.

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