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Classic Garlic Butter Chicken

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A comforting weeknight favorite featuring juicy chicken breasts in a silky garlic butter sauce, perfect for date nights or busy evenings.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Paleo

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts (9 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon (quartered)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken and coating. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine the all purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each chicken breast lightly in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat the pan. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
  3. Sear the chicken. Add the floured chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown.
  4. Make the pan sauce base. Lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, and cook briefly. Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Finish the sauce with butter. Stir in the room temperature unsalted butter until it melts and the sauce is smooth. Return the seared chicken to the skillet.
  6. Simmer until cooked through. Reduce the heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Plate and garnish. Transfer the chicken to plates, spoon extra sauce on top, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon quarters.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry before dredging helps the flour adhere and produces a better crust. Use room temperature butter for a smoother sauce.

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