Quick way to grow Garlic Butter Chicken
This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare garlic butter chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce until tender and juicy.
Equipment
- large skillet
- paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season them with salt and black pepper.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside, keeping it warm.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Finishing Touches
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over it.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve this garlic butter chicken with your favorite sides like rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. You can also add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.