Description
A rich and buttery chicken skillet dish that is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, offering comforting flavors in a simple, one-pan recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for added flavor)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl and season both sides of the chicken evenly.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Let it warm until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 5–6 minutes until the underside is golden brown.
- Flip the breasts and cook another 5–6 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check doneness — the internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken cooks, combine the softened butter and honey in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
- When chicken reaches 165°F, reduce heat to low and add the butter-honey mixture to the skillet. Spoon the melting sauce over each breast for 1–2 minutes so the chicken is well coated and glossy.
- Remove from heat, let the chicken rest for a minute, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
For a lighter option, reduce butter to 2 tbsp and add a splash of low-sodium chicken broth. Optional: Add herbs or swap honey for maple syrup for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 453
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 90mg