Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Reduce heat to low, add butter, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, thyme, and garlic to the same skillet. Stir 1–2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and let rest 2 minutes.
- Serve warm with sides like steamed broccoli, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, lightly pound chicken to even thickness before cooking.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a different floral note.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or sesame seeds for color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Pan-sear & glaze
- Cuisine: American fusion
- Diet: High protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + 2 tbsp sauce
- Calories: 312 Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 386 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
