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Garlic Butter Chicken: A Deliciously Simple Recipe!

A deliciously simple recipe for Garlic Butter Chicken that is packed with flavor and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic, thyme, and oregano. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the garlic sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 50gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mg

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the garlic sauce before returning the chicken to the skillet.
  • Serve the garlic butter chicken over rice or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.

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