Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions. It uses simple pantry ingredients and pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or vegetables, making it a versatile and family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel to ensure even browning. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to create a flavorful base.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken in the pan and cook without moving for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip and Add Butter and Garlic: Turn the chicken over, then add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Spoon the melting butter over the chicken as it cooks to infuse it with rich flavor.
- Cook Through and Finish Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through. Stir the butter and garlic into a smooth sauce, adding lemon juice if desired to brighten the flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish that also enhances presentation.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken to help it cook evenly and stay tender.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden crust.
- Use fresh minced garlic instead of powder for a bold, authentic flavor.
- Choose unsalted butter to better control seasoning.
- Allow the chicken to rest a few minutes after cooking to seal in the juices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing/Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, quick chicken recipe, easy dinner, garlic chicken, buttery chicken, weeknight meal, family-friendly chicken, gluten-free chicken
