Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich buttery sauce infused with honey and spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet to deglaze, stirring to mix any drippings.
- Stir in the butter mixture and cook until the sauce is smooth and warm.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, skillet, butter, easy dinner, weeknight meals