Description
Savory garlic butter chicken delights palates with its rich, aromatic profile. Crispy golden skin and tender meat promise a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) or thighs
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Blend salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and rosemary to create a robust seasoning mix for the chicken pieces.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then carefully place seasoned chicken into the pan.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, ensuring a golden-brown exterior and completely cooked interior. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat and melt butter in the same skillet, immediately introducing minced garlic and stirring until aromatic.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes into the butter mixture, then deglaze the pan with chicken broth or white wine, scraping up any caramelized bits.
- Splash fresh lemon juice into the developing sauce, creating a vibrant and tangy profile.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece generously with the garlic butter sauce and allowing flavors to meld for 2 additional minutes.
- Finish the dish by scattering chopped fresh parsley across the top and serving with bright lemon wedges for an extra citrus punch.
Notes
- Try different herbs like oregano or basil to create unique flavor profiles that complement the chicken’s natural taste.
- For a low-carb or keto-friendly version, swap butter with ghee and use bone-in chicken thighs for extra richness and moisture.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safe cooking while maintaining juicy, tender meat.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking to enhance absorption of seasonings and create deeper, more complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg