Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken pieces glazed with a sweet and savory honey-butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling but not browned.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Lower the heat and pour honey into the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce.
- Allow everything to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions for added flavor.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh and honey with agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, quick dinner, family meal, easy recipe, sweet and savory