Butter Baked Chicken

Honey Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

3 tbsp butter, melted

2 tbsp honey

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)

1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)

Salt and black pepper to taste

½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

3. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and half of the rosemary.

4. Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 2 minutes per side until golden.

5. Bake: Pour the honey garlic butter mixture over the chicken and sprinkle the remaining rosemary on top.

6. Cook: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

7. Serve: Spoon the sauce over the chicken before serving. Enjoy!