Garlic Butter Chicken
This delicious garlic butter chicken is easy to make and perfect for a quick dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are seared in butter and topped with garlic and fresh herbs, offering a rich flavor in just 15 minutes.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
- 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley optional for garnishing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pounded chicken breasts, season with 21 Salute, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes without disturbing. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up browned bits, and let it bubble for a few seconds.
- Add butter to the skillet and stir until melted. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon the garlic butter sauce over, and cook for 1-2 minutes to reheat and meld flavors. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Serve with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.