Description
Succulent honey butter chicken brings together sweet and savory flavors from Southern kitchens. Golden-crusted chicken pieces drizzled with rich honey butter sauce promise a delightful meal you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fats and Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cast-iron skillet to medium temperature with olive oil until the surface appears shimmering.
- Generously season each chicken breast with salt and black pepper, ensuring complete coverage of the meat’s surface.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the glaze by melting butter in a separate small saucepan over low heat.
- Incorporate finely chopped garlic and honey into the melted butter, whisking consistently until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy sauce.
- Allow the honey butter mixture to gently simmer for 2 minutes, developing deeper flavor complexity.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken breasts to the saucepan, coating each piece thoroughly with the warm honey butter glaze.
- Continue simmering the chicken in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, periodically spooning the liquid over the meat to ensure complete coverage.
- Remove from heat and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant presentation.
- Serve immediately while the chicken remains hot and the glaze is at its most succulent.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption and optimal juiciness.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust on each chicken breast.
- For a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil and use a sugar-free honey alternative for diabetic-friendly option.
- Marinate chicken in the honey butter mixture for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance flavor penetration and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg