Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that elevates simple chicken breasts into a gourmet delight. This quick and easy recipe combines succulent chicken with a rich, buttery garlic sauce that infuses every bite with robust flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Gather ingredients; mince garlic and chop parsley.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter until bubbly.
- Add seasoned chicken breasts; cook for 6-7 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken; add remaining butter and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant.
- Return chicken to skillet, add soy sauce, and simmer for one additional minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinate chicken in garlic butter for enhanced flavor. Incorporate vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers during cooking for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.