Garlic Butter Chicken
A simple and comforting chicken dish featuring flavored garlic butter, perfect for any weeknight meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness for even cooking
- 3 tablespoons olive oil adds moisture
- 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning enhances flavor
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste; brings out flavors
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste; adds warmth
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth moisture and depth of flavor; use as necessary for sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter adds richness; more can be added for extra sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced; contributes aromatic flavor
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley optional for garnishing; adds color
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound the boneless skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1 inch, and set aside.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken breasts and season them with 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for about 5–7 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook the other side for another 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let rest on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add white wine or chicken broth and simmer to deglaze, scraping up browned bits.
- Add unsalted butter and minced garlic, stirring until the butter melts and the sauce is fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.
- Serve warm with sauce spooned on top.
Notes
Ensure chicken is pounded evenly for moist results. Monitor garlic closely to avoid burning. Allow chicken to rest before slicing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g
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