Honey Butter Garlic Chicken
Honey Butter Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a rich honey butter garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms a simple meal into a flavorful experience perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With its sweet and savory notes, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and melted butter until combined.
- Marinate the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish with the marinade for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour any leftover marinade over the chicken and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until glazed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 30 minutes or longer if possible. Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for a different twist. Adding crushed red pepper flakes can add a spicy kick!