One-Pan Honey Butter Chicken

Juicy pan-seared chicken thighs glazed in a rich honey butter sauce, ready in 25 minutes in one pan.

Prep5 min
Cook20 min
Total25 min
Servings4
Calories440 kcal
DifficultyEasy
One-Pan Honey Butter Chicken

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides.
  2. 2Melt 1.5 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C). Remove to a plate.
  3. 3Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter and garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. 5Return chicken to pan, spoon glaze over each piece, cook 1 minute more. Garnish and serve.
Golden honey butter chicken thighs with roasted carrots and green beans

Nutrition (per serving)

440 kcalCalories
18gCarbs
36gProtein
24gFat

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