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A golden-brown honey butter chicken glazed with a shiny, sticky honey sauce, topped with a sprig of thyme on a rustic wooden plate, accompanied by silky mashed potatoes and vibrant green steamed broccoli, styled casually with soft natural lighting illuminating the glistening sauce and tender chicken pieces.

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Honey Butter Chicken

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A flavorful, tender chicken recipe coated in a luscious honey butter glaze, perfect for a quick, comforting dinner.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add honey and stir until combined.
  5. Sear chicken breasts in the skillet until golden, then transfer to a baking dish.
  6. Pour honey butter mixture over the chicken.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts for extra juiciness.
  • Adjust honey for sweetness to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking and Searing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sides
  • Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg