Description
Tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy honey butter sauce. This easy-to-make dish is packed with irresistible flavor and is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, honey, garlic, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet or baking dish, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Spoon the honey butter mixture over the seared chicken, making sure to coat the tops and sides evenly.
- Transfer the skillet or baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the honey butter chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg