Honey Chipotle Butter Chicken Recipe
Honey Chipotle Butter Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces cooked to perfection and glazed with a rich, sweet, and smoky honey chipotle butter sauce. This easy recipe balances the heat of chipotle peppers with the smoothness of butter and sweetness of honey, creating a mouthwatering dish ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces
Honey Chipotle Butter Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper. This will enhance the natural flavor of the chicken before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Honey Chipotle Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to low, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and chipotle peppers. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the honey and mix well to create a smooth, glossy glaze.
- Glaze the Chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss in the honey chipotle butter sauce, ensuring all pieces are well coated and heated through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the honey chipotle butter chicken hot. It pairs beautifully with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers according to your preferred spice level.
- For a smoky flavor without heat, reduce or omit the chipotle peppers.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Keywords: Honey chipotle chicken, butter chicken glaze, smoky sweet chicken recipe, spicy honey chicken, stovetop chicken dish
