Texas Butter Chicken Skillet (Print Format)
Tender chicken in a rich butter-honey sauce, cooked quickly in a skillet for a savory meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
01 -
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
→ Cooking Oil
02 -
2 tbsp olive oil
→ Butter Sauce
03 -
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 -
2 tsp honey
05 -
1 tsp garlic powder
06 -
1/2 tsp salt
07 -
1/2 tsp black pepper
08 -
1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
09 -
1 tbsp chopped parsley
# Steps:
01 -
Pat chicken breasts dry and evenly season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional paprika.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on one side.
03 -
Flip chicken and cook an additional 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring doneness.
04 -
In a small bowl, blend softened butter with honey until combined.
05 -
Lower heat to low, pour butter-honey mixture over chicken, spooning the sauce continuously for 1-2 minutes to coat evenly.
06 -
Remove skillet from heat, garnish chicken with chopped parsley, and serve immediately while hot.
# Tips:
01 -
Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or in short microwave intervals.