Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken delivers a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that dance across your palate. Crispy golden edges and rich, herbed butter sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Transform succulent chicken breasts by generously coating them with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning, ensuring each surface receives an even, flavorful treatment.
- Activate a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil, and carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the glistening pan. Allow each side to develop a golden-brown crust while cooking thoroughly, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to a temporary resting plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.
- Utilize the same skillet’s residual heat and flavor foundation, gently melt butter until it becomes a luxurious golden liquid. Introduce minced garlic, stirring rapidly to release its aromatic essence without burning.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to lift and incorporate the caramelized remnants from the chicken’s cooking process. Allow the liquid to simmer and reduce, concentrating its complex flavors.
- Reintroduce the chicken breasts into the silky garlic butter sauce, tenderly coating each piece and permitting the ingredients to harmonize for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and fresh flavor profile by sprinkling finely chopped parsley across the glistening chicken just before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is evenly seasoned by patting it dry before adding spices, which helps create a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Use high-quality butter and fresh garlic for a more intense, rich flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- For a low-carb version, replace chicken broth with heavy cream or white wine to create a luxurious sauce without adding extra carbohydrates.
- Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain maximum juiciness and prevent dry meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg