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A close-up shot of pan-seared garlic butter chicken, golden brown and glistening.

Quick way to grow Garlic Butter Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare garlic butter chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked to perfection in a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or a green salad.