Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dinner option that can be prepared in just 20 minutes. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned and seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with a touch of herbs and chicken broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is both simple and delicious.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 8-oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- 2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp Dried parsley
Cooking Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth, reduced sodium
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, then season both sides evenly with sea salt, black pepper, dried thyme, oregano, rosemary, and parsley.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts in a single layer and sear for 4-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and just cooked through. Adjust heat to medium if the chicken starts to brown too quickly to prevent burning. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Create Sauce Base: Reduce heat to medium, add the unsalted butter and chicken broth to the skillet. As the butter melts, use a wooden spoon to scrape and deglaze the bottom of the pan, lifting all the flavorful browned bits.
- Sauté Garlic: Lower the heat to low, add the minced garlic to the butter and broth mixture, and sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Recombine Chicken with Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, flipping once or twice to coat them evenly with the garlic butter sauce. Heat for 1-2 more minutes if necessary until the chicken is warmed through and well coated.
- Serve: Plate the chicken breasts and spoon the savory pan juices over the top for extra flavor and moisture. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve a better sear and prevents steaming.
- If you prefer more sauce, you can double the butter and broth amounts.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor; avoid pre-minced garlic in oil for this recipe.
- To ensure chicken is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- This recipe pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, stovetop chicken, herbed chicken, weeknight meal
