Garlic Butter Chicken
Warm, garlicky, and deeply comforting, this Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick weeknight hero that feels a little special.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it foams slightly.
- Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken frequently while cooking.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Use evenly sized chicken breasts for consistent cooking times. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Fully cooked chicken can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic butter, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy recipe
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