Sweet and Savory Honey Butter Chicken
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken thighs enveloped in a glossy, sweet, and savory honey butter sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- Cast-iron skillet
Ingredients
Group: Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken thighs and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs for 5–7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and stir in remaining butter, honey, garlic, and soy sauce, letting it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the honey butter sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with rice or vegetables.
Notes
Let chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for better results.