Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken delights home cooks with its rich, savory flavors from Italian culinary traditions. Herb-infused butter and tender chicken create a simple yet elegant meal that satisfies your dinner cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Fats and Oils:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken with a blend of salt, black pepper, and aromatic Italian seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature (375°F), carefully placing seasoned chicken breasts into the pan.
- Sear chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, watching for a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaching 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping warm and retaining the flavorful pan drippings.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, melt butter until it becomes slightly foamy and translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to release its fragrant essence without burning.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, lovingly coating each piece with the rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce.
- Allow chicken to simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring thorough flavor integration.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Plate immediately, drizzling any remaining garlic butter sauce over the chicken for maximum flavor impact.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and enhance flavor absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe and juicy chicken.
- Swap butter with olive oil or ghee for dairy-free or lactose-intolerant diets, maintaining similar rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg