Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delectable dish that transforms a simple dinner into a gourmet experience. This recipe features succulent chicken breasts enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, making it both quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for hectic weeknights or special occasions when you want to impress without the stress. The combination of garlic and butter creates a savory sauce that enhances the chicken’s natural juiciness, ensuring it’s a hit with the whole family. Serve it over rice or pasta, or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet; cook for 5 minutes without moving.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked; remove from skillet and let rest.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple vinegar or broth, scraping up brown bits.
- Stir in butter until melted, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the sauce. Substitute chicken thighs if preferred; adjust cooking time as needed. To make this dish keto-friendly, serve with steamed veggies instead of rice.