Description
Comfort meets elegance in this creamy garlic butter chicken, blending rich flavors with simple sophistication. Succulent chicken bathes in a luxurious sauce that promises pure culinary delight, inviting you to savor each remarkable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lb chicken thighs
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Additional Components:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence and even browning.
- Season chicken thoroughly with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes, coating each piece completely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and just before smoking point.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot skillet, allowing each piece to sear undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy underneath.
- Flip chicken and cook opposite side for additional 4-5 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a warm plate, keeping juices intact.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add butter to same skillet, allowing it to melt smoothly.
- Mince garlic finely and add to melted butter, stirring constantly to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into skillet, whisking continuously to create a silky, cohesive sauce.
- Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice into sauce for brightness and balance.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating each piece generously with creamy garlic sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese over chicken and sauce.
- Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for color and additional herbaceous flavor.
- Serve immediately while sauce is hot and chicken remains tender and juicy.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts for quicker cooking and easier eating, ensuring even heat distribution and maximum flavor absorption.
- Patting chicken dry prevents excess moisture, creating a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in delicious juices and develops a crispy exterior.
- Control heat carefully during sauce-making to prevent butter from burning, which can create bitter flavors and ruin the delicate creamy texture.
- Gluten-free variation works perfectly by substituting regular flour or cornstarch for thickening the sauce if needed, making this dish adaptable for various dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg