How long does it take to make Hot Honey Garlic Butter Chicken?

About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by tim laielli on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Hot Honey Garlic Butter Chicken – 35-Minute Recipe

Name: Hot Honey Garlic Butter Chicken – 35-Minute Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 0.25 cup honey; 4 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley

A sweet‑and‑savory chicken dish where tender pieces are glazed with a buttery honey‑garlic sauce that adds a gentle heat. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels indulgent.

Recipe by tim laielli· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup honey
4 garlic cloves
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
2
Heat a large skillet over medium‑high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
3
When the oil shimmers, add the chicken breasts and sear 4‑5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/165°F). Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet; let it melt, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
5
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
6
Add the honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes to the pan; whisk to combine and let the mixture simmer for 2‑3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.
7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, turning the chicken once, so the glaze coats the meat evenly.
8
If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a splash of water or extra chicken broth, stirring until glossy.
9
Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the chicken for a fresh finish.
10
Serve the hot honey garlic butter chicken immediately, paired with steamed rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.

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Season before cooking

Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper before searing.

Keep cooked chicken warm

Transfer seared chicken to a plate and tent with foil while you make the sauce.

Scrape browned bits before adding garlic

Melt butter in the same skillet and scrape up any browned bits before stirring in the garlic.

Adjust sauce thickness if needed

If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a splash of water or extra chicken broth, stirring until glossy.

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