Description
Honey Butter Chicken features tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs coated in a luscious honey butter (plant-based) glaze balanced with garlic, paprika, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). This quick and comforting dish, ready in under 30 minutes, delivers sweet and savory flavors perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 3 tbsp honey (natural)
- 3 tbsp plant-based butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy exterior. Season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Make the Honey Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium. Add plant-based butter and minced garlic to the skillet, stirring until fragrant and melted. Pour in honey, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk in a pinch of natural gelling agent until smooth and glossy.
- Combine and Simmer: Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and infused with flavors.
- Final Touches: Uncover and let sauce reduce for 2-3 minutes until thickened to a glaze. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Notes
- Let chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Sear chicken to lock in juices and add texture.
- Add a small pinch of natural gelling agent to thicken sauce without heaviness.
- Simmer gently to keep chicken tender and enhance sauce flavor.
- Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving for juicy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, quick dinner, plant-based butter, gluten free, easy chicken recipe, weeknight meal
