Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick, flavorful dish that highlights tender chicken in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe combines the delectable taste of garlic with olive oil and apple vinegar, creating a dish that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a busy weeknight dinner or an impressive family gathering. The chicken is seared to perfection, then coated in a buttery, aromatic sauce that elevates its flavor profile. Serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside fresh vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal your family will love.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper; sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and deglaze the skillet with apple vinegar or broth.
- Add butter to the skillet; once melted, stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it thoroughly in the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For even cooking, pound the chicken to an even thickness. To add some heat, consider incorporating red pepper flakes into the sauce. This dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice.