Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter
Description
The chicken is pounded evenly for consistent cooking and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. It is seared in olive oil and butter to develop a golden surface and then transferred to a hot oven to finish cooking through, ensuring juiciness without drying out. Meanwhile, the garlic herb butter is mixed from softened butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and fresh chopped herbs which can be substituted with dried blends if needed.
Once the chicken reaches the proper internal temperature, it is topped with the herb butter to melt over the hot surface, imparting layers of fresh garlic and herb flavors with a subtle buttery texture. This preparation is straightforward yet provides aromatic complexity and moist meat.
According to notes, leftover garlic herb butter stores well refrigerated for up to one week and can be used on other dishes. A squeeze of lemon zest can be added for a fresh note, and dried herb blends offer convenient substitution for fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast pounded to even ¾-inch thickness, boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, cracked
Garlic Herb Butter
- ½ cup butter slightly softened
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon thyme or finely chopped fresh basil, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475.
- Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Drizzle in the olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side until browned (but not cooked through).
- Transfer browned chicken to preheated oven (if not using an oven-safe skillet, transfer chicken to a greased baking dish first). Bake chicken for about 15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should read 165 degrees).
- In a small bowl combine butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, and fresh herbs (see notes for using dried herbs) and mash/mix with a fork until combined.
- When chicken is finished cooking, immediately top with a hearty spoonful of the garlic butter mixture. Allow it to melt over the chicken for a minute or two before slicing chicken. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute fresh herbs with 2 teaspoons dried herb blends such as Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning if needed.
- Store leftover garlic herb butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for reuse on various dishes.
- Add lemon zest to the garlic herb butter for a bright, fresh flavor variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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