Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 2

Start by cutting the butternut squash evenly in half on lengthwise. Scoop out the inside and discard.

Step 3

Using a vegetable peeler, peel off the skin just until you see the bright orange flesh.

Step 4

Place the halves on a baking sheet, cut side down.

Step 5

In a small bowl whisk melted butter, with honey, garlic, chili, and thyme.

Step 6

Brush the squash with half of the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool until ready to handle.

Step 8

Place the squash halves to a cutting board and using a very sharp knife, slice it thinly, but not all the way through.

Step 9

Return the squash to the same baking sheet and brush with the remaining garlic butter mixture Return to the oven for and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes. or until golden brown on the tops and tender.

Step 10

Enjoy!