Delicious Honey Butter Chicken
Enjoy tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, sweet glaze that brings warmth and joy to your dining table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, honey, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the honey mixture over each chicken breast evenly.
- Bake Until Cooked: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about five minutes before serving. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the chicken when plating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in honey and butter for at least an hour before cooking. - You can substitute honey with maple syrup or add cayenne pepper for a spicy twist. - Serve with rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.