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Honey Butter Chicken
Honey Butter Chicken is better than take-out! If you want a quick and easy dinner then look no further than this juicy, sweet chicken dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- salt and pepper
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over high heat.
- When the butter is melted, add the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cook until it changes from pink to white and starts to brown.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, honey, garlic, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer. Turn the chicken to coat in the sauce until it is golden and caramelized.
- Once the chicken is browned all over, remove it from the heat. Pile chicken onto mashed potatoes, and drizzle with the sauce in the pan. Garnish with parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.