Honey Butter Chicken 

This Honey Butter Chicken from JZ Eats is a quick and irresistible dish—sweet, savory, and full of buttery, honey-glazed goodness. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that elevates simple chicken into something comforting and memorable. Tender, flour-coated chicken bites are pan-fried until golden, then tossed in a luscious honey butter sauce made with soy sauce and apple cider vinegar. The result? Sticky, caramelized, and satisfyingly flavorful chicken you can serve over rice or alongside greens.

Ingredients (serves 4)

Chicken

• 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into ~1″ pieces
  
  

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ tsp garlic powder
  
  

• ½ tsp onion powder
  
  

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  
  

• 1 tsp salt
  
  

• ⅜ tsp ground black pepper
  
  

• 1 Tbsp canola oil
  
  

• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
  

• 1 Tbsp sliced green onions, for garnish
  
  

Honey Butter Sauce

• 5 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  
  

• ½ cup honey
  
  

• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  
  

• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  
  

• Pinch salt & ⅛ tsp black pepper
  
  

Directions

1. Coat the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss until well-coated, shaking off excess flour.
   
   

2. Pan-fry the chicken: Melt 1 Tbsp butter with 1 Tbsp oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
   
   

3. Make the honey butter sauce: Turn heat to low. Add remaining butter to skillet, then honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly until sauce becomes thick and caramel-like.
   
   

4. Combine: Return chicken to the pan and toss thoroughly to coat in the sticky sauce. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
   
   

5. Serve & garnish: Transfer chicken to a plate, drizzle extra sauce if desired, and sprinkle sliced green onions on top. Serve hot, ideally with rice or steamed veggies for a complete meal.
   
   

Nutritional Estimate (per serving)

(Approximately based on 1 lb chicken divided by 4 servings)

• Calories: ~500 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~25–30 g
  
  

• Fat: ~25 g (including butter)
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~40–45 g (primarily from honey and flour)