Description
A sizzling skillet of butter-kissed chicken, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals, featuring savory, sweet, and smoky flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless (skinless) chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened; about 4 tbsp / 56 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
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash together the softened butter, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Check the internal temperature, which should read 165°F (74°C). If needed, lower heat and finish cooking covered.
- Remove the chicken to a plate and pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in the prepared butter mixture until melted and smooth, letting it simmer gently for 1–2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over, cooking for another 1–2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with sauce.
Notes
Pair with buttered noodles, roasted veggies, or warm crusty bread. Ensure chicken is not kept at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 457
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 150mg