Description
A comforting one-pan dish with tender chicken breasts draped in a honey-garlic butter sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your workspace: Lay out all ingredients and season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Create the butter mixture: Whisk together melted butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Build the sauce: Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, then stir in the butter mixture and simmer.
- Finish the chicken: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for additional flavor melding.
- Serve: Plate the chicken, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, use a heavy-bottomed skillet for an even sear. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American