Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then add honey, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish, pour the honey butter sauce over them, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Optional: Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a crispy glaze.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey butter mixture for 1 hour before baking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier, more indulgent variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg