Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and flavorful garlic butter chicken recipe made with simple ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter.
- Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed until the first side is golden, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and cook the second side until cooked through, another 6 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add the minced garlic, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Tilt the pan and spoon the garlic butter over each breast.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Pound chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Substitute butter with a mix of butter and olive oil for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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