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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 tender perfection in a 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
  • 4 medium chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
  2. Add the remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, bringing the sauce to a simmer.
  4. Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it; garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve this garlic butter chicken with your favorite side dishes such as mashed potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad. Adjust garlic and lemon juice to your taste preference.