Chicken Breasts with Rosemary Honey Butter
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these irresistibly flavorful Chicken Breasts with Rosemary Honey Butter! This one-skillet recipe combines tender, perfectly seared chicken breasts with a luxurious butter sauce infused with fragrant rosemary, sweet honey, and a bright hint of lemon zest. The dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it a quick yet impressively elegant option for busy evenings or casual entertaining. With its golden-brown exterior and a rich glaze that clings to every bite, this recipe balances savory, sweet, and citrusy flavors. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for a beautiful presentation, and serve alongside roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Perfect for those searching for easy skillet chicken recipes, rosemary butter sauces, or savory-sweet dinner ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 4 pieces Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, tented with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt gently.
Stir in the minced garlic and chopped rosemary leaves, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the honey and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the rosemary honey butter over each piece to coat them generously. Let the chicken heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to serving plates and drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top.
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1962 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.4 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 716 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 2888 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 217.1 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1901 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
