Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, delivering flavor that’s sure to impress. With its golden crust and savory aroma, this meal will have everyone reaching for seconds. Pair it with rice or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet; cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove chicken from the skillet. Pour in remaining butter and lemon juice, scraping up any brown bits left in the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each breast. Simmer for an additional minute before garnishing with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg