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High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken

High Protein Honey Garlic Butter Chicken

A quick, healthy, and flavorful recipe packed with protein, delivering a rich, savory sauce with just the right amount of sweetness.
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Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp protein powder
For the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce:
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and protein powder. Make sure the chicken if fully coated.
    2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp protein powder
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
    2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    4 tbsp butter, 6 cloves garlic
  4. Stir in the honey, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
    1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  5. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat with the honey garlic butter sauce.
    2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  6. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or your favorite side.
    2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley