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Juicy Garlic Butter Chicken garnished with herbs, ready to serve.

Garlic Butter Chicken

A quick skillet dish that yields tender, garlicky chicken with a rich butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts Use even-thickness breasts for even cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Adds a neutral frying fat.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adds a mild bite.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Forms the base of the sauce.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for sauce flavor.
  • 1/2 cup White wine or broth Deglazes the pan.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Adds fresh finish.
  • 1 squeeze Lemon Optional, brightens dish.
  • 1 tablespoon Seasoning blend Optional, for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound or slice chicken breasts to even thickness and pat dry.
  2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and any seasoning blend.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Place chicken in the skillet and cook without moving until medium-golden, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Flip and cook until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature (165°F).
  4. Remove chicken and let it rest on a plate.
  5. Deglaze the pan with white wine or broth, scraping browned bits.
  6. Add butter and stir until melted, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Pound chicken to uniform thickness, keep it dry for better browning, and don’t overcrowd the pan to maintain temperature.