Description
A delightful dish that combines savory chicken with a sweet butter glaze, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Mix together the honey, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Carefully place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until they’re golden brown on both sides, approximately 5-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- Pour the honey butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, pound chicken breasts to a uniform thickness and serve immediately for the best sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Honey Butter Chicken, chicken recipe, easy dinner, family meal, comfort food