Description
Garlic butter chicken brings succulent flavors from Mediterranean kitchens straight to your dinner table. Rich herbs and creamy sauce elevate this classic dish, promising a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Fats and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, ensuring even seasoning on all sides.
- Heat a skillet to medium temperature and melt butter, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized exterior for 6-7 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic, releasing aromatic flavors for approximately 1 minute.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, incorporating fresh thyme and chopped parsley, creating a fragrant pan sauce.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes, concentrating its delicate flavors.
- Return chicken to the skillet, delicately coating each piece with the herb-infused sauce.
- Warm the chicken in the sauce for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring optimal temperature and flavor absorption.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling fresh parsley over the chicken, adding a vibrant final touch before serving.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry spots, helping achieve consistent golden-brown exterior.
- Use high-quality unsalted butter for better control of salt levels and richer flavor development in the sauce.
- Consider substituting thyme with rosemary or oregano for different herbal undertones that complement the garlic butter sauce.
- For gluten-free option, replace chicken broth with white wine or additional stock to maintain sauce consistency and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg