Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken is a succulent and flavorful dish that’s bathed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. It’s not heavy or overly greasy, making it an ideal dinner choice for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, perfectly complemented by the aromatic garlic and creamy butter.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal that’s both delicious and satisfying, you’ve come to the right place. When you sear the chicken to golden perfection and smother it in a luxurious garlic butter sauce, you get a dish that’s truly irresistible. I’ve really been in the mood for cozy comfort food, and this garlic butter chicken fits the bill perfectly. Not a fan of heavy sauces? Don’t worry, it’s still delicious with just a light drizzle of the garlic butter.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Large skillet
• Tongs
• Small mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spoon or spatula

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the dried thyme and rosemary.
4. Add the Broth and Lemon Juice: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
5. Finish the Sauce: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
7. Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the garlic butter chicken warm.

Prep Time

• 10 minutes

Cook Time

• 20 minutes

Total Time

• 30 minutes

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 36g
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 130mg
• Sodium: 600mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 0g

Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken is a succulent and flavorful dish that's bathed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. It’s not heavy or overly greasy, making it an ideal dinner choice for any occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, perfectly complemented by the aromatic garlic and creamy butter.

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Equipment

• Large skillet
• Tongs
• Small mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

 

• Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
• Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
• Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the dried thyme and rosemary.
• Add the Broth and Lemon Juice: Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
• Finish the Sauce: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
• Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve the garlic butter chicken warm.