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This honey curry chicken just feel like magic—simple ingredients, quick prep, and a flavor that tastes far more special than the time you spent making it. It’s a 30‑minute dinner that brings together tender chicken, a silky honey‑curry sauce, and the kind of mild, comforting flavor even picky eaters adore. In fact, this is one of those rare dishes where the curry is so mild that toddlers happily clean their plates, yet adults still love every bite.

This recipe is perfect for busy evenings when you need to get dinner on the table fast, but it’s also wonderful for company because it feels unique without requiring any extra effort. You can prep the chicken ahead of time, then finish the dish in minutes—ideal for nights when you don’t want to fuss. I like using smaller pieces of chicken so everything cooks quickly and evenly, but whole breasts or thighs work beautifully too. And if you prefer a little heat, simply swap in a spicier curry powder.

Serve honey curry chicken with green beans, sweet potatoes, carrots, or whatever vegetables you have on hand. It’s easy to double or triple for a crowd, and it always disappears fast.

Why you will love this recipe

• Ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
• Simple, delicious, and family‑friendly, with a mild curry flavor even picky eaters enjoy.
• Make‑ahead friendly—prep the chicken early and finish dinner in minutes.
• Flexible and customizable, from the cut of chicken to the spice level.
• Effortless to scale, whether you’re feeding your family or hosting friends.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken
• 1/3 cup salted butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mild curry powder

How to make honey curry chicken

• Cook the chicken.
• Add the butter, honey, mustard, salt, and curry powder to a saucepan. Heat and mix until everything is incorporated.

• Add the chicken to the sauce or pour the sauce over the chicken.
• Serve over rice.

How to store honey curry chicken

• Store honey curry chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Honey Curry Chicken

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Servings

8

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken

• 1/3 cup salted butter

• 1/3 cup honey

• 2 tablespoons mustard

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon mild curry powder

Directions

• Cook the chicken.
• Add the butter, honey, mustard, salt, and curry powder to a saucepan. Heat and mix until everything is incorporated.
• Add the chicken to the sauce or pour the sauce over the chicken.
• Serve over rice.