Description
Garlic butter chicken breast becomes your go-to weeknight dinner when you need something quick, delicious, and satisfying. Crispy outside and juicy inside, this simple recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Supporting Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Thoroughly dab 4 chicken breasts with paper towels until completely dry. Mix 1 teaspoon each of paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Massage the seasoning blend thoroughly across both sides of your chicken breasts, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot pan.
- Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops. Flip and continue cooking the other side for another 5-6 minutes, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate. Reduce skillet heat to medium-low and drop 3 tablespoons unsalted butter into the pan.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves to melted butter. Sauté for approximately 1 minute until the garlic releases its aromatic fragrance.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice into the skillet. Scrape any caramelized bits from the pan’s bottom to enhance the sauce’s depth.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce and concentrate its flavors.
- Gently return chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce generously over each piece, letting them absorb the rich garlic butter mixture for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley across the chicken. Serve immediately with an extra drizzle of sauce.
Notes
- Always pat the chicken completely dry to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F without overcooking, which keeps the meat juicy and tender.
- For a low-carb version, swap regular chicken broth for bone broth and use ghee instead of butter to increase healthy fat content.
- Customize the seasoning blend by adding smoked paprika or a pinch of red pepper flakes if your family enjoys a slightly spicier profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 239 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg