The name “Honey Butter Chicken” just rolls off the tongue with the same luxury and indulgence your tastebuds will experience on the first bite! In fact, the name itself reveals the magic formula to dinnertime amazement: savory chicken sautéed in butter and then slathered in even more rich butter mixed with sweet floral honey. Fragrant poultry seasoning and crunchy bread crumbs add texture and flavor to what is already an astounding taste. Honey Butter Chicken is so easy and quick, any chef of any level can make it, but it tastes like a masterpiece.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 4 (6-ounce) chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons butter
For the honey butter:
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
Directions
Step 1 –Place the egg in a shallow bowl.
Step 2 –In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and poultry seasoning.
Step 3 –Dip the chicken in the egg and then in the bread crumb mixture, making sure each chicken breast half is coated thoroughly.
Step 4 –Heat a large cast-iron or another heavy skillet over medium heat.
Step 5 –Add 3 tablespoons of butter.
Step 6 –Cook the chicken in the melted butter until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 7 –Combine the remaining butter with the honey.
Step 8 –Serve the chicken with the honey butter.
