Description
A cozy family favorite that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory honey butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Cooked rice or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the honey, stirring gently to coat the chicken. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for tenderness, and feel free to experiment with chicken thighs or various spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: honey chicken, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner