Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken combines rich flavors from Mediterranean kitchens with simple, elegant preparation. Crispy edges and juicy meat promise a delightful meal you will savor with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter, or more if you want extra sauce
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth, or as necessary
- 1 tbsp finely minced garlic, or to taste
- 1 to 2 tsps 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 tsps fresh parsley, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Searing Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in the pan and season with 21 Salute, salt, and pepper. Cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes to develop a golden, caramelized exterior.
- Cooking and Resting: Flip the chicken and continue cooking for 5 minutes until fully opaque. Transfer to a plate, allowing the meat to rest and retain its juices while preparing the sauce.
- Creating the Sauce: Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up the flavorful browned bits. Add butter and melt into a silky base, then introduce minced garlic and cook for one minute to release its aromatic essence.
- Finishing Touch: Return chicken to the skillet, coating thoroughly with the garlic butter sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving for a burst of freshness and color.
Notes
- Sear for Maximum Flavor: Allow chicken to develop a golden crust without moving, creating a caramelized exterior that locks in moisture and enhances taste.
- Rest Meat Properly: Transfer chicken to a separate plate after cooking, letting it retain juices for a more tender and succulent result.
- Build Depth with Deglazing: Use chicken broth to lift browned bits from the pan, creating a rich, flavorful base for the sauce.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle chopped parsley just before serving to add a bright, fresh note and vibrant color to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 635 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg