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A close-up shot of pan-seared garlic butter chicken, golden brown and glistening.

Quick way to grow Garlic Butter Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare flavorful garlic butter chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal. It features tender chicken cooked in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; remove chicken and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter with minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it is well coated.
Finishing
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in a little olive oil and garlic powder before cooking. This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or a simple green salad.