Cast-Iron Honey Butter Cornbread Chicken Skillet

Some Southern dinners happen in one pan and somehow taste like they took all day. Crispy seared chicken, sweet honey cornbread batter, and a silky cannabis-infused butter glaze bake together into a golden skillet centerpiece that’s rustic, comforting, and deeply satisfying.

Terpene Pairing

Myrcene + Linalool — warm comforting body effects that match buttery, sweet cornbread.

Suggested Strains

Do-Si-Dos • Bubba Kush • Purple Punch

Step 1 — Decarboxylation

Ingredients

• 3.5 grams cannabis flower (medium grind)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 240°F (115°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Spread cannabis evenly across the tray.
4. Bake 35–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
5. Remove and allow to cool.

Step 2 — Cannabis-Infused Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• Decarboxylated cannabis

Instructions

1. Melt butter and water together over very low heat.
2. Stir in decarboxylated cannabis.
3. Maintain 160–180°F temperature.
4. Simmer gently 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Strain through cheesecloth.
6. Refrigerate until butter solidifies.
7. Remove butter layer and discard water.

Step 3 — Honey Butter Cornbread Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp cannabis butter
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Season Chicken
   Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

2. Sear Chicken
   Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
   Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
   Remove and set aside.

3. Prepare Cornbread Batter
   In a bowl mix cornmeal, flour, and baking powder.

4. Add Wet Ingredients
   Stir in buttermilk, egg, and honey until smooth.

5. Add Cheese
   Fold in shredded cheddar.

6. Assemble Skillet
   Pour batter directly into the cast-iron skillet with drippings.

7. Add Chicken
   Place chicken thighs on top of the batter.

8. Bake
   Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until cornbread is golden.

9. Infusion Finish
   Melt 2 tbsp cannabis butter and brush over chicken and cornbread.

10. Garnish
    Sprinkle with green onions and drizzle with extra honey.

Serve With

• Braised collard greens
• Black-eyed peas
• Hot sauce