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Honey Butter Garlic Chicken

A tasty and easy dish featuring a sweet and savory honey butter glaze that keeps the chicken juicy and flavorful, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Chicken drumsticks or thighs Bone-in for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • Herbs for garnish Optional, such as parsley or thyme.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together melted butter, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken pieces in a baking dish and pour the honey butter mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden.
  2. Optionally, garnish with herbs before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey butter mixture for an hour before baking. Ensure to check the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).