Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, seasoned with herbs and lemon, makes for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: On both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, add garlic, cook briefly. Add broth, lemon juice, Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Finish the dish: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- This recipe works well with either chicken breasts or thighs.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
