Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and easy recipe featuring pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s packed with flavor and pairs well with pasta, rice, or veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced horizontally to make 4 fillets
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 even fillets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken fillets in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken fillets and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 3 tbsp butter to the pan. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock and allow it to simmer for a few minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in lemon juice if using.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon over the garlic butter sauce. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add a splash of cream to the sauce for a creamier texture.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Adjust garlic quantity to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
