Garlic Butter Chicken
This Garlic Butter Chicken features tender chicken breasts seared in rich butter, creating a caramelized crust infused with fragrant garlic. A simple yet satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken to keep it moist and build flavor.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the chicken to a serving plate.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, dry the chicken before seasoning and ensure they are spaced out in the skillet for even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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