Crispy Honey Butter Chicken Bites
This honey butter chicken recipe delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Lightly dredged chicken thighs are crisped to perfection, then glazed in a buttery-sweet sauce with a hint of tang from apple cider vinegar and soy. Quick, crave-worthy, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1.3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs diced
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder garlic powder, black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 5 tbsp butter diced
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk flour, salt, spices; coat chicken.
- Cook chicken in butter + oil over medium-high until crisp, 3–4 min per side; remove.
- Melt remaining butter; add honey, vinegar, soy, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick.
- Toss chicken in sauce; serve hot.
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Notes
- Chicken thighs are juicier and more flavorful, but chicken breast can be used.
- For a spicy kick, stir in a pinch of chili flakes or cayenne to the sauce.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches for the crispiest results.