What is honey chicken sauce made of?

Honey butter sauce for chicken is made of simple ingredients like honey, butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. The soy sauce adds a lot of savory umami flavor while the rice vinegar balances out the sweetness of the honey with its tanginess. And the butter is what brings it all together, giving the sauce a rich and creamy texture.

How do you thicken honey butter sauce?

Honey butter sauce is naturally thick and sticky thanks to the honey. However, if you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (a mixture of cornstarch and water) after the chicken is cooked. Let it simmer for a minute or two until it thickens.

How to cook butter honey chicken?

Coat chicken in seasoned flour, pan-fry until crispy, then toss with a luscious honey butter sauce made with garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Garnish and serve!

Honey Butter Chicken

Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

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This easy Honey Butter Chicken is your new recipe for a delicious, easy weeknight dinner! Tender chicken bites pan-fried to golden perfection and then coated in a luscious honey butter glaze that’s incredibly addictive.

Author: Carmen Spillette
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: serves 4 people
Category: Mains
Method: Panfry
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cut into 2” pieces

1 tbsp of cornstarch

1 tbsp of flour (you can use Bob’s gluten free 1 to 1)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

3 garlic cloves, sliced thinly

1 tbsp avocado oil

Honey Butter Sauce:

1/4 cup honey

4 tbsp cold unsalted butter

1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

1 tbsp rice vinegar

Garnish with finely chopped parsley

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Instructions

Prep the Chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 2-inch bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the chicken pieces in the mixture until they are lightly coated.
Cook the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 8 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. Ensure each piece is well-seared for that perfect crunch. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add the Garlic: After the chicken is crispy, add the sliced garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Make the Honey Butter Sauce: Lower the heat and add the cold butter to the pan. Stir in the water, honey, soy sauce (or tamari), and rice vinegar. Toss the chicken in the sauce until it’s fully coated and the honey butter sauce thickens slightly.
Serve: Garnish with finely chopped parsley and serve hot.

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Notes

Get Crispy Chicken: For that golden, crispy coating, make sure the chicken pieces are evenly coated in the flour-cornstarch mixture and cook them in a single layer without crowding the pan. Overcrowding traps steam and prevents crispiness!
Use Cold Butter for the Sauce: Adding cold butter to the pan creates a silky, glossy sauce that clings perfectly to the chicken.
Balance the Sauce to Taste: Taste the honey butter sauce before tossing it with the chicken. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add a touch more honey. For extra tang, a splash more rice vinegar works wonders.