Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce. Seasoned with aromatic herbs and pan-seared to golden perfection, this dish is a quick and easy way to elevate your weeknight dinner. It’s a simple yet elegant meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts, about 2 pounds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 small shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (5–6 cloves)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Prepare the 4 chicken breasts by pounding them with a meat tenderizer until they are uniformly about 1.5 inches thick.
- Season Chicken: Mix the 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the chicken breasts with the dried herb mixture.
- Sear Chicken: Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes, until a golden crust has formed. Flip the chicken and repeat on the other side.
- Remove Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Make Sauce: Add the 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, ¼ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup unsalted butter, and minced shallot to the skillet. Sauté until the shallot is tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Return Chicken to Pan: Reduce the heat to medium and add the chicken back to the pan. Coat each breast with the sauce mixture. Continue basting the breasts with the sauce until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Flip the chicken after 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Remove the pan from heat and serve the chicken fresh with the sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- You can use salted butter in this recipe, just adjust the amount of added salt to taste.
- For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of chicken broth.
- You can use other herbs like thyme or rosemary for variety.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta for a complete meal.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
