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garlic butter chicken

Garlic butter chicken is a quick and easy dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. The rich, buttery sauce with aromatic garlic coats tender chicken breasts, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), pounded to even thickness
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 6-8 large garlic cloves, minced fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or herbs de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken by patting it dry and pounding it to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Sear the chicken in a skillet with melted butter over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Make the garlic butter sauce by adding remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
  4. Build the sauce by adding chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits, and simmering until slightly reduced.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and warm through before garnishing with parsley and serving.

Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness to prevent dryness. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juices. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.