Garlic Butter Chicken
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that combines succulent, seared chicken breasts with a rich garlic butter sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, yet elegant enough to impress guests at dinner parties. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a comforting meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Reduce the heat to low, add butter and minced garlic to the pan, stirring until melted.
- Coat the chicken with the garlic butter sauce for an additional minute.
- Serve garnished with parsley and drizzle any remaining sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg