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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken for a Quick and Flavorful Dinner

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Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick 15-minute dinner that transforms tender chicken into a savory delight, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts pound to an even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon 21 Salute Seasoning or Poultry Seasoning optional
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter increase for extra richness
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup White Wine or Chicken Broth use broth for gluten-free
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley optional, chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Chicken
  1. Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat, then pat chicken breasts dry and coat with olive oil. Season with 21 Salute seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  2. Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and sear undisturbed for 5 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken over and cook for another 5 minutes or until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest covered with aluminum foil.
  5. Add white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom for brown bits and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir until the butter melts and garlic is fragrant.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the garlic butter sauce and heating for another minute.
  8. Serve the Garlic Butter Chicken with any remaining sauce poured over, garnished with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 4 months.

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