Herb Chicken with Honey Butter

 

Prep/Total time: 25 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

When the whole family could use a heartwarming meal, this one fits the bill! You'll love how the honey's sweetness mixes perfectly with the herbs' salty flavor. It's a wonderful combination! 

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten

3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

3/4 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

3 tablespoons butter

honey butter:

1/4 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup honey

Directions

Place egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and seasonings. Dip chicken in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.

Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in butter until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, combine softened butter and honey. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken breast half with 2 tablespoons honey butter: 485 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 171mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.