Honey Butter Chicken Skillet
Juicy skillet chicken breasts basted in garlic seasoned honey butter.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Instant read thermometer
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 1/2 lb
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Season. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear. Cook in hot olive oil over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes per side until it reaches 165 degrees F.
- Mix the glaze. Stir the softened butter and honey together in a small bowl.
- Baste. Lower the heat, add the honey butter, and spoon it over the chicken for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Rest. Rest the chicken 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley.
Notes
Substitutions: Boneless chicken thighs work in place of breasts. Onion powder can replace garlic powder.
Tips: Pound thick breasts to an even thickness and check for 165 degrees F. Honey is not safe for children under 1 year old.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days and reheat to 165 degrees F.