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Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe

Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
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This Garlic Butter Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and simmered in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with a splash of white wine or broth. It’s a quick, elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (about 4 average-sized breasts)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth (or as necessary)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (or more if you want extra sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (optional for garnishing)

Instructions

  1. Cook: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pounded chicken breasts, seasoning them evenly with 21 Salute seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes without moving the chicken to allow a golden brown crust to form.
  2. Flip: Carefully flip the chicken breasts over. For average sized pieces, cook for another 5 minutes; thicker breasts may require 6-7 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  3. Rest: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet using a slotted spatula and place on a plate to rest, allowing juices to redistribute.
  4. Deglaze: With caution, add white wine or chicken broth to the hot skillet to deglaze it. Allow the liquid to bubble and steam vigorously for a few seconds, loosening any browned bits stuck to the pan.
  5. Melt: Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and stir continuously as it melts, creating a smooth sauce base.
  6. Cook: Add the finely minced garlic to the butter sauce and cook for about 1 minute, stirring continuously until fragrant and softened, but not browned.
  7. Combine: Turn off the heat and return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken, flipping the pieces gently to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish: Optionally sprinkle fresh parsley over the chicken for color and fresh herb flavor. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness ensures uniform cooking and juiciness.
  • If you prefer a non-alcoholic option, chicken broth works well in place of white wine.
  • Adjust garlic quantity according to your taste preference for more or less pungency.
  • For an extra rich sauce, add more butter at the melting step.
  • Ensure the skillet is hot before adding chicken to get a nice golden sear.
  • Use a slotted spatula when removing chicken to leave excess oil or liquid in the pan for sauce preparation.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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