Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that features tender, juicy chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, aromatic garlic-infused butter sauce. This easy-to-make recipe creates an irresistible aroma and a golden-brown exterior, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or fresh vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low; add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until melted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and toss in fresh herbs. Mix gently.
- Serve warm, drizzled with the buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg