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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken is a delicious, savory dish that’s both comforting and flavorful. The rich, creamy garlic butter sauce envelops tender chicken, creating a mouthwatering combination. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, it’s a versatile dish that pairs wonderfully with various sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt pepper, and dried herbs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet preferably stainless like this one over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 4-8 minutes per side, until golden and just barely cooked through. (Reduce heat to medium if it starts to brown too much.) Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Add the butter and chicken broth to the pan. As the butter melts scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Return the chicken to the pan. Flip once or twice to coat in sauce. If needed heat for 1-2 minutes, until warm.
  • Serve garlic butter chicken with the pan juices spooned over it.
  • 4 8- oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp Dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth reduced sodium
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • Heart Filling Animation

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and dried herbs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet (preferably stainless like this one) over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 4-8 minutes per side, until golden and just barely cooked through. (Reduce heat to medium if it starts to brown too much.) Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. Add the butter and chicken broth to the pan. As the butter melts, scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic and saute for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan. Flip once or twice to coat in sauce. If needed, heat for 1-2 minutes, until warm.
  6. Serve garlic butter chicken with the pan juices spooned over it.

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