Description
This Hot Honey Butter Chicken recipe is a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tender chicken is coated in a rich, buttery glaze infused with the kick of hot honey. It’s an irresistible dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the hot honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the sauce is combined.
- Pour the hot honey butter sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred level of spice.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs, but adjust the cooking time to prevent them from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg