Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with rich, silky sauce. Crispy golden edges and herbal notes promise a delightful dinner you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup butter
Seasoning:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Optional Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 lemon (for squeezing)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence and even browning.
- Combine salt, black pepper, dried parsley, and paprika in a small bowl, then generously coat each chicken breast with the spice mixture.
- Mince garlic cloves finely, creating a fragrant and intense flavor base for the dish.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat for approximately 2-3 minutes until surface is thoroughly heated.
- Melt butter in the skillet, allowing it to become slightly foamy and develop a rich golden color.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot butter, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle minced garlic around the chicken, allowing it to become fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute internal juices and maintain moisture.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the cooked chicken and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
- Serve immediately while the garlic butter sauce remains warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Create a flavor-packed spice blend by grinding whole spices fresh for more intense and vibrant taste compared to pre-ground seasonings.
- Adjust heat to medium-low if chicken browns too quickly to prevent burning while ensuring thorough internal cooking.
- Transform this recipe into a low-carb or keto-friendly option by using ghee instead of butter and adding extra herbs for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg