Garlic Butter Chicken (An Easy 20 Minute Dinner!)

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Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts Cook up a delicious buttery sauce using just a few basic ingredients.It’s quick and easy – perfect for busy weeknights – and my favorite twist on a classic Pan-fried Chicken Breast。 Once you try this Chicken Breasts with Butter and Garlic recipe, you’ll want to make it over and over again.

this is one of my top picks chicken recipes。 Not only is it gluten-free and protein-rich, but it even makes a delicious garlic butter sauce in the same pan, so cleanup is a breeze.like Chicken Florentine and salsa chickenGarlic Butter Chicken Breasts recipe goes from stovetop to tabletop in minutes.

Ingredients and Substitutes

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this garlic butter chicken recipe, what each ingredient does in the recipe, and substitution options.For measurements, see recipe card below.

• chicken – This Butter Chicken Garlic recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can also make it with boneless chicken thighs.
• sea ​​salt and black pepper – Basic seasoning for chicken.
• dried herbs – Include dried thyme, dried oregano, dried rosemaryand dried parsley. You can also simply replace italian seasoning instead.
• olive oil – Helps butter cook at higher temperatures without developing a burnt taste.
• butter – I almost always prefer unsalted butter so I can control the amount of salt, but any variety on hand will do. If using salted butter, use less salt on the chicken.
• chicken soup – use prepared chicken broth to save time, or substitute Homemade Bone Broth.
• garlic – chop it up for the most mouth-watering chicken garlic butter sauce, or get canned minced garlic To save time. Since garlic is the star of the sauce, I don’t recommend using garlic powder as a substitute.

How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken

This section shows how to make Butter Garlic Chicken Breast, with step-by-step photos and technical details to help you visualize it.For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see recipe card below.

1. season. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper and dried herbs.
2. burnt. In a large skillet, heat oil and add chicken in a single layer. Fry on both sides until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

3. Deglaze. Add the butter and chicken stock to the pot, scraping up the savory bits with a wooden spoon.
4. Add to. Reduce heat to low and sauté garlic until fragrant.

5. Finish. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, flip them over to coat with the sauce, and heat until heated through. To serve, spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken.

Tips for the Best Garlic Butter Chicken

These easy tips guarantee Butter Garlic Chicken will become a family favorite time and time again!

• Keep the meat dry. Thoroughly pat the chicken dry with a clean paper towel to allow the seasoning to adhere properly.
• Heat well before searing. Make sure the oil is hot enough to sear the outside of the chicken or the chicken will absorb the oil. If the oil splashes when you flick a little water in it, it’s ready for use.
• Soften the butter. Butter at room temperature melts faster and more evenly than solid pieces.
• test temperature. always use meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165°F.

Variety

• Try different chicken cuts – Try chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Alternatively, cut the chicken breasts into strips or bite-sized pieces before cooking (this will reduce cooking time).
• change seasoning – Replace the herb mix in this recipe with an equal amount of your favorite herb seasoning.
• upgrade your broth – Replace the chicken broth (some or all) with dry white wine. Carefully add it to the pan while deglazing.
• add extra garnishes – Try a variety of fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice or red pepper flakes on garlic and butter chicken for extra flavor.

storage instructions

• shop: Store leftovers from this Garlic Butter Chicken recipe in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Heat the remaining chicken in the microwave on medium power until fully heated through, then transfer to the sauce in a saucepan until hot (this keeps the chicken from overcooking and the sauce from burning). You can also bake in a 350°F oven and cover with foil to keep it from drying out.
• freeze: Place portions in freezer bags and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

What to Serve with Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts with Butter and Garlic goes well with almost anything! Here are some of my favorite dishes to pair with.

• Easy Mashed Potatoes – try Mashed Sweet Potatoesmashed potatoes, or Mashed Cauliflower Classic pairing.
• rice or noodles – Make classic rice or pasta, or make Zucchini Noodles, Cauliflower Fried Riceor Spaghetti Squash in the Oven.
• roasted vegetables – While the chicken is cooking in the pan, prepare mashed brussels sprouts, Grilled Ratatouille, Oven Roasted Mushroomsor Grilled Asparagus.
• simple salad – This chicken tastes good Creamy Cucumber Salad, Spring Mixed Salador the classic Wedge Salad.

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Garlic Butter Chicken (An Easy 20 Minute Dinner!)

This Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe is a weekend favorite! Perfect chicken breasts with butter, garlic, and herbs in just 20 minutes.

Prepare: 5 minute

chef: 15 minute

all: 20 minute

Serving Size: 4 (adjust according to recipe)

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1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper and dried herbs.

2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.Add the chicken in a single layer and fry 4-8 minutes each side, until golden and cooked through. (If it starts to brown too much, reduce heat to medium.) Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

3. Add butter and chicken broth to pot.As the butter melts, scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula wooden spoon Deglaze.

4. Reduce heat to low.Add garlic and fry for approx. 1 minuteuntil the fragrance is released.

5. Return the chicken to the pot. Flip once or twice to coat with sauce.heat if needed 1-2 minutesuntil warm.

6. Serve the garlic butter chicken on top with the pan juices.

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recipe notes

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce

nutrient content

Amount per serving. Serving sizes in recipe instructions above.

calories 372

fat 17.9 grams

protein 48.8 grams

total carbohydrates 1.8 grams

net carbs 1.5 grams

fiber 0.3 grams

sugar 0.2 grams

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