Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken elevates weeknight dinners with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Mediterranean-inspired herbs and rich butter create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 ½ pounds (680 grams) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 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
Cooking Liquids and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth, or as necessary
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, or more if you want extra sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet by heating olive oil over medium-high temperature, then place chicken breasts in the pan and season thoroughly with 21 Salute, salt, and pepper.
- Allow chicken to develop a golden crust without moving for 5-6 minutes, creating a rich caramelized exterior that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Carefully flip the chicken, revealing a beautifully seared surface, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the meat is completely opaque and cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, letting it rest and retain its juices while preparing the complementary sauce.
- Deglaze the hot skillet by pouring chicken broth, which will help lift the flavorful browned bits from the pan’s surface and create a dynamic cooking liquid.
- Introduce butter to the skillet, gently melting and swirling until it transforms into a silky, golden base for the sauce.
- Add minced garlic to the butter, stirring continuously and allowing the aromatics to bloom and release their intense fragrance for approximately one minute.
- Remove skillet from heat and return chicken to the pan, generously coating each piece with the rich garlic butter sauce.
- For a final touch of freshness and color, sprinkle chopped parsley over the glazed chicken before serving.
Notes
- Versatile chicken dish bursting with rich, garlicky flavor that transforms a simple protein into a restaurant-worthy meal.
- Quick one-skillet technique ensures maximum taste with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or impressive date night cooking.
- Crispy golden sear locks in juices while creating delectable caramelized exterior, guaranteeing tender, succulent chicken every single time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg