Description
Succulent Garlic Butter Chicken promises a mouthwatering journey through rich, creamy flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy outside and tender inside, this dish delivers restaurant-quality comfort with minimal effort you can savor at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence.
- Combine salt, black pepper, dried oregano, paprika, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl, then evenly coat each chicken breast with the spice mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, keeping warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add butter, allowing it to melt completely.
- Mince garlic cloves finely and add to melted butter, sautéing for 30-45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice, creating a vibrant and aromatic garlic butter sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over each piece to coat thoroughly.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates and drizzle remaining garlic butter sauce on top before serving.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry to help spices stick better and create a crispy exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches exactly 165°F for perfect doneness and food safety.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on spice preference – reduce for mild flavor or increase for extra heat.
- For gluten-free version, ensure all spices are certified gluten-free and use clarified butter or ghee.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 617 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg