Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that turns ordinary chicken breasts into an extraordinary meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it features tender chicken seared to perfection and bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a touch of apple vinegar. This recipe is not only quick and easy but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions, Garlic Butter Chicken is sure to become a family favorite with its mouthwatering flavors that please both young and old alike.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded)
- 1–2 teaspoons seasoning (21 Salute or poultry)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season pounded chicken breasts with seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple vinegar or broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Add butter and minced garlic; stir until melted and fragrant.
- Coat the chicken in the garlic butter sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg