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Delicious Garlic Butter Chicken served on a plate with herbs and garlic cloves.

Garlic Butter Chicken

A simple and flavorful garlic butter chicken dish, perfect for any occasion, delivering comforting flavors with a delicious buttery sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts 9oz/250g each
  • 1/4 cup Plain / All Purpose Flour for coating
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Stock adds moisture
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter divided into chunks for richness
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or finely diced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely diced, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder for additional flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 piece Lemon divided into wedges to serve

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  • Coat the chicken breasts in all-purpose flour, ensuring they are fully covered.

Cooking

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on one side until golden-brown.
  • Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
  • Pour in chicken stock and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the butter, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until melted.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it, allowing it to heat through.
  • Finish with freshly diced parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Serve with sides like steamed vegetables or rice. Leftovers can be enjoyed cold in a wrap or mixed with salad greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Chicken Recipes, comfort food, easy chicken dinner, Garlic Butter Chicken, Weeknight Meals
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