Easy Honey Butter Chicken
A simple and delicious dish that combines sweet honey and rich butter for a mouthwatering glaze, making juicy and flavorful chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the seasoned chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in honey and soy sauce into the skillet until combined and slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce and simmering for an additional minute.
- Serve warm, drizzling remaining sauce over the top.
Notes
For optimal tenderness, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You may also use thighs for added juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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