Honey Butter Chicken

Juicy chicken thighs are simmered in a thick, buttery sauce with honey, orange juice, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.

⏱️ 20 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 15 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 2 views
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast cutlets)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. Add the chicken thighs in batches and cook for 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer to a bowl to keep warm.

  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of the butter and the garlic. Cook just until fragrant.

  5. Stir in the remaining butter, honey, soy sauce, orange juice, and Dijon mustard. Simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.

  6. Add the chicken with any juices back to the skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through.

  7. Serve the sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories36618% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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