Ingredients

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4 (6 oz each) chicken breasts
6 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
3/4 cup raw honey
5 cloves garlic, minced or as paste
1 lemon (zest and juice)
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Pound chicken breasts evenly to 1-inch thickness
Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper
Melt 2 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet
Sear breasts 3 minutes per side until golden
Transfer to 375°F oven and bake for 20 minutes
In the same skillet, whisk 4 tbsp butter with minced garlic
Add honey and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes
Baste chicken with sauce and glaze for final 2 minutes in oven

Notes

Use room-temperature chicken for even cooking
Add thyme leaves during sauce for herbal depth
Dust chicken with potato starch before searing for crisp skin
Substitute ghee for butter for nuttier flavor
Maple syrup can replace honey for a smoother texture

Author: Karim
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 35
Category: recipes
Method: Oven-Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Non-Alcohol/Halal-Friendly

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast served with glaze
Calories: 420
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 150mg