Description
Enjoy tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection and coated in a silky garlic-butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (about 56–57 g)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides lightly with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chicken broth to the hot skillet and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir the prepared garlic butter mixture into the skillet to melt and combine with the chicken broth.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over each piece. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 1–2 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
For personalized dietary concerns, consult guidance from the Mayo Clinic regarding sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol. The sauce clings well to sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 2.5g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 160mg