Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple and flavorful garlic butter chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 breasts boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place flour in a shallow dish and dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to warm through.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve immediately while hot for best flavor and texture.