Description
Garlic butter chicken brings savory comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Succulent chicken breasts sizzle in a rich, buttery garlic sauce that makes your taste buds dance with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Kosher salt
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth or white wine
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Warm 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts with 1 to 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken into hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for exactly 5 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Carefully flip each chicken breast. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes without moving them around the pan.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate after checking internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into the same skillet. Allow liquid to rapidly boil for 15-20 seconds, scraping any browned bits from pan bottom.
- Reduce heat to low. Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, stirring continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon minced garlic. Sauté for precisely 1 minute, creating a fragrant sauce.
- Return chicken to skillet. Turn off heat and gently coat each piece with garlic butter sauce.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons fresh parsley over the chicken. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and glossy.
Notes
- Achieving a golden-brown crust requires patience and resisting the urge to move the chicken while cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- For a low-carb version, replace poultry seasoning with herbs like thyme or rosemary to keep the flavor profile intact.
- Letting the chicken rest after cooking helps retain its juices, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg