Garlic Butter Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
99 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 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
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This Garlic Butter Chicken is a new family favorite! It comes together easily in just 15 minutes, is full of flavor, and is the perfect protein to add to any meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 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 salted butter, divided
- 4-5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced to garnish
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!
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Notes
- Sub chicken breasts halved for other cuts like pre cut filets, tenders, or chicken thighs. Just be sure that chicken is always cooked to 165 degrees.
- Adjust seasonings to your own taste.
Nutrition Information
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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
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
629IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition 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.
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5.0
99 reviews
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