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Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe

Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
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Garlic Butter Chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe combines the savory essence of garlic with buttery goodness and a splash of white wine or chicken broth for deglazing, resulting in a juicy, aromatic meal that pairs well with vegetables, rice, or pasta.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth, or as necessary
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more if you want extra sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced; or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, optional for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While heating, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. Season both sides evenly with 21 Salute seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Sear First Side: Place the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes until the underside develops a medium golden brown color. For thicker or larger breasts, extend this searing time to 6-7 minutes.
  3. Cook Second Side: Flip the chicken breasts carefully and cook the other side for about 5 minutes without moving them until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  4. Remove Chicken to Rest: Transfer the chicken to a plate using a slotted spatula to allow any excess oil to drip off and rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
  5. Deglaze Skillet: With caution, add white wine or chicken broth to the hot skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits on the pan. Let the liquid bubble vigorously to evaporate the alcohol and intensify flavor.
  6. Melt Butter and Add Garlic: Stir in the unsalted butter and let it melt completely over medium heat, about 1 minute, stirring continuously. Add the finely minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  7. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Turn off the heat and return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Coat them well by flipping them around in the garlic butter sauce and spooning the sauce over the top.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Optionally sprinkle with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the Garlic Butter Chicken immediately to enjoy the sauce at its best.

Notes

  • You can substitute white wine with low-sodium chicken broth to keep the dish alcohol-free.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts with the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Ensure chicken is pounded to an even thickness for uniform cooking and tenderness.
  • Do not move the chicken while searing to get a proper brown crust.
  • Use unsalted butter to better control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or other herbs like thyme or rosemary to add freshness.

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Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Pan-Seared Chicken, Garlic Butter Sauce, Weeknight Dinner

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