Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken is juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor from golden garlic and herb-infused butter. Perfect for a quick dinner, it’s ready in under 30 minutes and pairs well with pasta, rice, or veggies for a simple, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of dried thyme, basil, and oregano)
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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- Prep the chicken: Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the garlic butter: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let it melt. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the chicken: Add the chicken back to the skillet and spoon garlic butter over it for a minute or two.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
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- Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor and juicier texture.
- Add a splash of chicken broth or white wine to the garlic butter for extra depth.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or sautéed greens.
- You can slice the chicken before returning to the pan for faster coating and presentation.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
