🔥 Crispy Baked Chicken with Honey Butter Sauce 🍯🧄

Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside—this oven-baked chicken is pure comfort food bliss! Topped with a rich, buttery honey garlic sauce, it’s a dish that will have you coming back for more. 😋

📝 Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗

• ½ cup all-purpose flour 🌾

• 1 tsp paprika 🌶

• 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 egg + 2 tbsp milk (for egg wash) 🥚🥛

• ½ cup breadcrumbs 🍞

• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

For the Honey Butter Sauce:

• 3 tbsp butter 🧈

• 2 tbsp honey 🍯

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp minced garlic 🧄

• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Season & Coat:

• Slice the chicken breasts if needed and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

• Dredge each piece in flour, dip into the egg wash, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

3️⃣ Bake to Crispy Perfection:

• Place the coated chicken on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

• Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.

4️⃣ Make the Sauce:

• In a small pan over medium heat, melt the butter.

• Add garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir and let simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

• Slice the crispy chicken and drizzle generously with the honey butter sauce.

• Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a pop of color. 🌿

✨ Recipe Details:

⏳ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥄 Servings: 2–3

This crispy baked chicken with sweet and savory honey butter sauce is the perfect balance of flavors! Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad for a complete meal. 😍

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