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garlic butter chicken

Easy Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes

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Indulge in this quick and easy garlic butter chicken recipe, ready in just 30 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked in a creamy garlic butter sauce, delivering restaurant-quality flavor with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or cutlets, diced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 34 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 12 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Lightly coat with flour or cornstarch for a crispy texture.
  2. Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with white wine or chicken broth.
  4. Add remaining butter and fresh herbs. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the garlic butter sauce.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for perfect doneness.
  • Substitute white wine with extra chicken broth if preferred.
  • Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.
  • Author: Catherine Robinson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg