Garlic Butter Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Chicken
Description
Garlic Butter Chicken starts by seasoning halved chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, marjoram or oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper. The chicken is browned in a skillet with butter until cooked through. After removing the chicken, additional butter and fresh garlic are added to create a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Chicken stock and lemon juice are incorporated to deglaze the pan, capturing browned bits that add depth.
The chicken returns to the pan to be basted with the flavorful garlic butter sauce, enhancing juiciness and taste. The final garnish of fresh parsley adds a bright herbal note. This method produces a rich, buttery dish with balanced garlicky and citrus flavors paired with tender chicken.
The recipe allows substituting the chicken breasts for other cuts such as tenders or thighs, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Seasonings can be adjusted to personal preference.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon marjoram or oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 5 tablespoons butter salted, divided
- 4-5 cloves garlic fresh, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon parsley to garnish, fresh, minced
Instructions
- Mix salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, basil, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Cut chicken breasts in half to make 4 pieces. Season both sides of each piece with seasoning.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Add 2 more tablespoon of butter and then add the chicken breasts to hot pan. Cook chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan and add two more tablespoons of butter plus the garlic to the pan plus crushed red pepper. Stir for a minute until garlic is fragrant.
- Add chicken stock and lemon juice and cook for another minute, scraping up bit from pan as it de-glazes.
- Return chicken to the pan and baste with butter garlic sauce and cook for another minute. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve!
Notes
- You can substitute halved chicken breasts with other cuts like pre-cut filets, tenders, or chicken thighs; just ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safety.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to your preference to balance flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 629IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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