Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Honey Butter Chicken, where crispy, tender chicken is enveloped in a luscious sweet and buttery glaze. This quick and easy recipe combines savory and sweet flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Serve it alongside rice or veggies for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup high-quality honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix flour with remaining salt and pepper. Dredge chicken until fully coated.
- Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a separate bowl, whisk honey, garlic powder, and thyme. Pour over sautéed chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, drizzling extra sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 100mg