Honey Butter Chicken
A deliciously sweet and savory chicken dish drizzled with a rich honey butter sauce, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken fillets Can use skin-on for more flavor.
- ½ cup honey Use pure honey for the best flavor.
- ¼ cup unsalted butter Substitute with plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked recommended.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cooking
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and lightly season the chicken fillets with salt and pepper. Sear each fillet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a baking dish.
- Pour the honey butter mixture generously over the chicken fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, try marinating the chicken in a bit of the sauce for a few hours before cooking. Consider adding fresh herbs or a dash of heat with cayenne pepper.