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Garlic Butter Chicken (Easy 20-Minute Dinner) Recipe

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This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a quick and delicious 20-minute dinner featuring tender, seared chicken breasts infused with a fragrant blend of herbs and garlic, all coated in a rich butter and chicken broth sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers satisfying flavors with minimal effort and ingredients.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 4 8-oz Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp Dried parsley

Cooking Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth, reduced sodium
  • 5 cloves Garlic (minced)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season them evenly with sea salt, black pepper, dried thyme, oregano, rosemary, and parsley to infuse flavor.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts in a single layer. Sear each side for 4-8 minutes until golden brown and just cooked through, reducing heat to medium if the chicken begins to brown too quickly. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. Create the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add the unsalted butter and reduced sodium chicken broth. Allow the butter to melt completely, then use a wooden spoon to scrape the pan's bottom to deglaze and incorporate browned bits for extra flavor.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to low, add the minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  5. Combine and Warm: Return the chicken to the skillet, flipping once or twice to coat each piece thoroughly with the garlic butter sauce. Heat for an additional 1-2 minutes if necessary to warm through.
  6. Serve: Plate the garlic butter chicken and generously spoon the savory pan juices over the top for maximum flavor.

Notes

  • Patting the chicken dry is crucial to achieve a nice golden sear.
  • Use fresh minced garlic for the best aroma and flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste if preferred spicier or more herbaceous.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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