Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (about 4 average-sized breasts)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
For the Sauce
- ½ cup white wine* or chicken broth, or as necessary
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more if you want extra sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced; or to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: To a large skillet, add the olive oil and the pounded chicken breasts. Evenly season the chicken with 21 Salute seasoning (or poultry seasoning), salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes without moving or disturbing the chicken, allowing it to sear and develop a golden crust. If your chicken breasts are thicker, extend this step to 6-7 minutes.
- Cook Other Side: Flip the chicken over. Let it cook undisturbed for another 5 minutes, or until fully cooked through. This ensures a juicy, evenly cooked chicken with a golden exterior.
- Remove and Rest: Using a slotted spatula, carefully remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest while you make the sauce.
- Deglaze the Pan: With caution, add the white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the skillet. Allow the liquid to bubble up and steam for a few seconds, scraping any browned bits from the bottom — these add great flavor to the sauce.
- Add Butter: Add the butter to the skillet and stir continuously until fully melted, about 1 minute, enriching the sauce base.
- Cook Garlic: Add the finely minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be attentive to avoid burning the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
- Finish Chicken in Sauce: Turn off the heat. Add the chicken back into the skillet, flipping it a few times in the garlicky butter sauce to coat it thoroughly. Spoon some extra sauce over the chicken for maximum flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Storage: Leftover chicken will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
- Use chicken broth as a non-alcoholic substitute for white wine.
- Pound the chicken to even thickness for the most uniformly cooked and juicy result.
- Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 294 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 2936 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg
