Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

This Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner is a quick and comforting meal that fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 3

Total Time 38

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Sauce

4 pieces Chicken breasts or thighs Bone-in for juicier meat or boneless for quicker cooking.
1/2 cup Unsalted butter Use real butter for the rich sauce.
4 cloves Fresh garlic Mince finely for best flavor.
2 tablespoons Olive oil For browning the chicken.
1 cup Chicken broth Can substitute with white wine.
2 tablespoons Lemon juice Balances the richness.
2 tablespoons Fresh parsley For garnish.
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Optional Add-ins

1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes For a gentle heat.
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese For a cheesy finish.
1 cup Mushrooms or spinach For added texture.

Equipment

skillet
measuring cups
knife
cutting board

Method

How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken Dinner

Pat chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.
Warm olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear chicken skin-side down for 6-7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the pan to deglaze.
Stir in fresh parsley and let the chicken rest off heat for 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and don’t overcrowd the pan during cooking.

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