Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

Published: · Modified: by Wendie · 123 Comments

Jump to Recipe Jump to Video

Honey butter garlic chicken is easy and loaded with tender bites of chicken in a delicious sauce! Using simple pantry staples it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (1)

We may earn a small commission for purchases made through links in this post. Read our disclosure policyhere.

A family favorite loved time and time again. Perfectly balanced with flavors that the whole family will love.

The chicken pieces are smothered in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce that is absolutely delicious! If you love shrimp and looking for another simple recipe check out my Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp another quick dinner idea for the entire family.

Why this recipe works

Honey and garlic are two easy ingredients that blend beautifully together, the sweetness of the honey and the powerful flavor of the garlic. Honey garlic chicken is cooked in a skillet and uses just a few simple ingredients. Juicy, tender chicken bites in a quick sauce that's packed full of flavor.

Ingredients for this recipe

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (2)

Ingredients Notes

  • Chicken- you can use boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken tenders in the recipe. But hands down the thighs are my favorite. Dark meat is always juicy and never dried out.
  • Garlic- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Garlic powder doesn't have the same affect here.
  • Apple cider vinegar- adds the perfect amount of acidity.
  • Parsley leaves or green onions- both will work to add a bit of freshness and color to the dish.

How to make this recipe

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (3)

Step 1- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces

Step 2- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet, add the chicken season with salt and black pepper, cook until golden brown.

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (4)

Step 3- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until the chicken is coated.

Step 4- Simmer the honey garlic sauce and chicken to caramelize.

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (5)

Tips for making honey garlic chicken

This dish comes together fast so you need to have everything chopped, measured and ready to go.

Do not overcook the chicken.

Cut the chicken pieces into the same size so they cook evenly.

A cast-iron skillet works great for this. It gets super hot and adds the best caramelization and color to the chicken.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick.

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (6)

Recipe FAQ's

Can I double the sauce?

Absolutely! This is definitely a tasty sauce and very easy to double.

What to serve with this recipe

These chicken bites can be served over white rice or mashed potatoes, the honey butter sauce is fantastic over both. My oven-roasted asparagus or roasted broccoli florets are a delicious side dish that would work great.

How to store honey garlic chicken

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More easy chicken recipes

  • Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy
  • Slow Cooker Lemon Honey Chicken and Vegetables
  • Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Chicken
  • Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST FOR ALL MY LATEST RECIPES.

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (11)

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken

Wendie

Honey butter garlic chicken is easy and loaded with tender bites of chicken in a delicious sauce!

4.45 from 1065 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 23 minutes mins

Course Entrees

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3-4 tablespoons Honey
  • 1- 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Cut chicken thighs into small bite sized pieces.

  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in alarge skillet (cast iron works best) on high heat.

  • Add the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let cook until it starts to change from pink to white and get some golden edges about 4-5 minutes.

  • Add the remaining butter, garlic, vinegar and honey. Stir until chicken is coated.

  • Simmer sauce and chicken to caramelize the outside about another 2-3 minutes.

  • Top with fresh chopped parsley or green onions. Serve chicken over rice or mashed potatoes.

Video

Notes

This dish comes together fast so you need to have everything chopped, measured and ready to go.

If you use chicken breasts instead of thighs just make sure you adjust the cooking time as chicken breasts will dry out if cooked too long.

To get the best color you need to have a super hot pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 809mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g

Keyword Chicken

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

« Skillet Burger with Caramelized Onions

Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit Sandwich {Freezer Friendly} »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (12)Wendie

    Yay Vanessa! So happy your family loves it 🙂

  2. Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (13)Vanessa

    This has become a go-to recipe for our family! Thank you for sharing it!

  3. Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (14)Wendie

    The recipe card is always at the bottom you scrolled right past it to write this comment. There is a jump-to recipe button at the top for your convenience.

« Older Comments

Leave a Reply

Honey Butter Garlic Chicken Recipe - Butter Your Biscuit (2024)

FAQs

How do you thicken butter chicken without cream? ›

When the tomato has reduced and looks thick, add the ground cashew mix and the lemon/lime juice and colouring (if using). Stir until the gravy/sauce becomes thick and smooth.

How many calories in the honey butter chicken biscuit meal? ›

Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Meal (1 serving) contains 112g total carbs, 110g net carbs, 48g fat, 17g protein, and 790 calories.

How do you make butter chicken thicker? ›

Make a Roux
  1. Make a roux with equal parts flour and butter. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt a tablespoon of butter. Then, add a spoonful of all-purpose flour to the butter. ...
  2. Next, thoroughly incorporate this paste into your curry sauce with constant stirring. As the sauce continues to simmer, It'll thicken instantly.
Jun 21, 2022

Does honey butter chicken biscuit have dairy? ›

Buttermilk Biscuit: Buttermilk Biscuit (Enriched Bleached Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Cultured Buttermilk [Skim Milk, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cultures Added], Water, Palm Oil, Contains less than 2%: Sugar, Salt, Baking Soda, Soybean Oil, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Modified ...

Can I use milk instead of cream in butter chicken? ›

I've made butter chicken recipes with heavy cream and loads of butter and they are just too heavy for my liking. I've swapped the heavy cream for evaporated milk and limit the amount of butter to only a few tablespoons. This lightens the dish up a bit, while still tasting very creamy.

What is a substitute for cream to thicken sauce? ›

Milk and cornstarch

To replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream in your recipe, add 2 tablespoons (19 grams) of cornstarch to 1 cup (237 mL) of milk and stir, allowing the mixture to thicken. You can use whole milk or opt for skim milk to help slash the calories and fat content of your recipe.

Is butter chicken calorie heavy? ›

A classic plate of butter chicken (breast piece) plus creamy curry and tomato comprises approximately 400-430 calories. Cooked in the right way and eaten in the right amount, this is a superfood to add to your diet. A brisk walk for roughly 50 minutes is a sufficient workout to burn these many calories.

How many calories in Wendy's breakfast honey butter chicken biscuit? ›

Wendy's Breakfast Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit (1 serving) contains 44g total carbs, 42g net carbs, 29g fat, 14g protein, and 500 calories.

How many carbs in a Whataburger honey butter chicken biscuit? ›

Whataburger Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit (1 serving) contains 51g total carbs, 49g net carbs, 33g fat, 13g protein, and 560 calories.

Why does butter chicken taste so good? ›

The spices are generally the same, but the techniques and methods that are used to make it vary so much. With its sweetly spiced tomato and cream-based gravy, butter chicken is a comforting, warming dish that feels decadent thanks to its silky-smooth richness.

How do you thicken butter chicken without flour? ›

Try tomato paste or puree.

Mix in a small amount of tomato puree or paste into the curry. Add a little at a time until the curry gets as thick as you want. If you don't have puree or paste, you can try diced tomatoes. For best results, add tomatoes or tomato puree during the cooking process rather than after.

What is the best combination for butter chicken? ›

Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish made with chicken, spices, tomatoes & cream. This creamy & authentic tasting butter chicken is the best you can make at home. Serve butter chicken with Turmeric rice, Cumin rice, basmati rice or naan.

How much is honey butter chicken biscuit? ›

If you head to your local Wendy's during breakfast hours you can get yourself a delicious Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit sandwich from participating locations for only $1.99.

Can you get a honey butter chicken biscuit at any time? ›

"Our late night and breakfast customers are in for a treat." The Spicy Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit is only available for a limited time during breakfast hours from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. It's not the only item Whataburger is adding to its menu. The iconic Dr Pepper Shake will also be available for a limited time as well.

What is Wendy's honey butter chicken biscuit? ›

Looking for something simple, yet savory? Try our Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, with a crispy chicken filet and honey butter sauce between a fluffy buttermilk biscuit.

Why won't my butter chicken thicken? ›

This happens if you add the butter and cream before the sauce has had a chance to cool down, causing the sauce to be to thin. Next time, wait a little before adding them. For the love of Butter chicken, do not add corn starch.

How can I thicken something without cream? ›

Use two tablespoons flour mixed with ¼ cup cold water for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix in the water to prevent lumps. After stirring the combined flour and water into the sauce, cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Heat one minute more to cook the flour thoroughly.

Can I add cornstarch to thicken butter chicken? ›

1:1 Ratio for cornstarch/water “slurry”. The slurry will activate and thicken your chicken stock once it comes to a boil. In short, add a bit slurry, bring to a boil, check if consistency is good. If gravy not is not thick enough, repeat step above until gravy has desired consistency.

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Francesca Jacobs Ret

Last Updated:

Views: 6248

Rating: 4.8 / 5 (68 voted)

Reviews: 83% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Francesca Jacobs Ret

Birthday: 1996-12-09

Address: Apt. 141 1406 Mitch Summit, New Teganshire, UT 82655-0699

Phone: +2296092334654

Job: Technology Architect

Hobby: Snowboarding, Scouting, Foreign language learning, Dowsing, Baton twirling, Sculpting, Cabaret

Introduction: My name is Francesca Jacobs Ret, I am a innocent, super, beautiful, charming, lucky, gentle, clever person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.