Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. With just a hint of lemon and fresh herbs, this quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes to create a well-rounded dinner that delights the senses. Get ready to savor every delicious bite of this flavorful classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet; cook for about 6 minutes per side or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove chicken; deglaze the pan with lemon juice.
- Serve chicken drizzled with garlic butter sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg