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Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a quick and delicious meal that pairs well with your favorite sides, garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (3-4 breasts)
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Garnish

  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound them to an even ½-inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
  2. Season: In a small bowl, combine the fine sea salt, dried thyme, dried oregano, and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with this spice mixture.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side without disturbing them, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. Make the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant—being careful not to burn the garlic. Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk until melted and the sauce is combined. Let it simmer gently for 1 minute to thicken slightly.
  5. Finish and serve: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the fragrant garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately for a savory, flavorful meal.

Notes

  • For best results, pound the chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and tenderness.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic when making the sauce; stirring constantly helps prevent this.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs if preferred, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
  • To make it gluten-free, ensure your chicken broth is certified gluten-free.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 13 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/garlic-butter-chicken-recipe-2/