This is one of those recipes that is good to bring out of the archive every once in a while to change it up. It is super easy to put together and has a really good honey flavor to it. Honey butter chicken is the perfect combination of sweet and savory chicken that bakes it perfectly. Every bite is tender and juicy packed with so much flavor.

Baked chicken is always a favorite of mine during the busy week. It is simple to whisk together all the ingredients, pour over top of the chicken and bake while I am able to help with other things around the house. My girls love how easy this chicken recipe is and knows just how to help me in the kitchen to make it. Add a couple side dishes and make this baked chicken dinner a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pounds) whole chicken, cut into pieces
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup of honey
• ¼ cup prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon curry powder

How To Make Honey Baked Chicken

Preheat oven 350 degrees F Placing chicken pieces in shallow baking plate, skin side up. Mix the melted butter or margarine, honey, mustard, salt and curry powder and pour the mixture over the chicken.

Bake in preheated oven for 1 1/4 hours (75 minutes), basting every 15 minutes with pan juices, until chicken is golden brown and tender and juices run clear.

To estimate the calorie content of the Honey Baked Chicken recipe, we need to consider the ingredients:

– 1 (3 pounds) whole chicken: The calorie content will vary depending on the specific cut and the amount of meat consumed.
– ½ cup butter: Around 800 calories.
– ½ cup honey: Approximately 512 calories.
– ¼ cup prepared mustard: Around 60 calories.
– 1 teaspoon salt: Negligible calorie contribution.
– 1 teaspoon curry powder: Negligible calorie contribution.

Total approximate calorie content for the entire Honey Baked Chicken dish: Roughly 1372 calories.

Please note that the calorie estimate for the chicken itself isn’t provided as it depends on the specific cuts used and whether the skin is included. Additionally, the calorie count may vary based on factors such as the brand of ingredients and any variations in the recipe’s preparation.