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honey butter chicken

Irresistible 4-Ingredient Honey Butter Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa Monroe
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A simple and delicious dish featuring tender chicken glazed with a sweet and savory honey butter sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. In a bowl, mix honey, melted butter, garlic, and soy sauce.
  4. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the honey butter sauce over it.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, basting with sauce halfway through.
  6. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden finish.
  7. Serve hot with rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • Adjust honey to taste for sweetness.
  • Check chicken internal temperature to reach 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg