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Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe features tender, boneless chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and coated in a rich, flavorful garlic butter sauce. Using simple ingredients like olive oil, garlic, and white wine or chicken broth for deglazing, it delivers a delicious, quick meal perfect for weeknights or an impressive dinner. The fresh parsley garnish adds a touch of color and freshness.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth, or as necessary
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more if you want extra sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced; or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, optional for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Heat and Season Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pounded chicken breasts evenly with 21 Salute seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Sear Chicken First Side: Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook without touching or moving for 5 minutes (6-7 minutes if breasts are thicker). The underside should develop a medium golden color.
  3. Cook Second Side: Flip the chicken and cook the other side for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Avoid disturbing the chicken during this process to ensure a good sear.
  4. Rest Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet using a slotted spatula and set it aside on a plate to rest.
  5. Deglaze Skillet: Carefully add white wine or chicken broth to the hot skillet to deglaze, allowing the liquid to bubble up and steam vigorously, loosening the browned bits.
  6. Add Butter: Stir in unsalted butter and continue stirring until melted, about 1 minute.
  7. Cook Garlic: Add the finely minced garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  8. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Turn off the heat, return the chicken to the skillet, flip it to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce, and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • For thicker chicken breasts, increase searing time to ensure they are cooked through.
  • White wine enhances flavor but can be substituted with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Do not move the chicken while searing to achieve a nice golden crust.
  • Resting chicken helps retain its juices and keeps it moist.
  • Fresh parsley adds a pleasant fresh aroma and color but is optional.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

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