Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Season chicken liberally with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large oven-proof skillet and melt over medium high heat.

Step 4

Add chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.

Step 5

Add remaining tablespoon butter to the skillet and melt.

Step 6

Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Stir in brown sugar, honey, oregano, thyme, basil and crushed red pepper until combined.

Step 8

Return chicken to the skillet.

Step 9

Place skillet into oven and roast until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.