GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN

Name: GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 boneless; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter; 6-8 cloves garlic; ¼ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
350 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN

Iris Warren

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Garlic Butter Chicken is a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish. Tender chicken is pan-seared and then smothered in a rich and aromatic garlic butter sauce. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner, and the delicious sauce makes it feel a bit more special.

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Ingredients

Servings

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Garlic Butter Sauce:

½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter
6-8 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup chicken broth or white wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice optional, for brightness

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Instructions

Prepare chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season them with salt and pepper.
Sear chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. A meat thermometer should register 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make garlic butter sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add broth and parsley: Stir in the chicken broth (or white wine) and chopped parsley. Add the lemon juice, if using. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Return chicken to skillet: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them with the garlic butter sauce.
Serve: Serve the Garlic Butter Chicken immediately, spooning the sauce over the chicken.

Notes

Chicken: You can use chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe. Thighs tend to be more flavorful and moist.
Garlic: Fresh garlic is essential for the flavor of this dish. Use plenty of it!
Butter: Use real butter for the best flavor.
Don't Burn Garlic: Burnt garlic will taste bitter. Keep the heat medium and watch it carefully.
Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thin, you can simmer it for a longer period of time to allow it to thicken. If it's too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water.