Description
Golden-seared chicken bathed in rich garlic butter—simple, bold, and irresistibly tender.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or thyme
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Chicken broth (optional splash for pan sauce)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken until golden on both sides and cooked through; remove briefly.
- Lower heat and melt butter in the same skillet.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, not browned.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon garlic butter over the top.
- Finish with parsley and optional lemon juice; serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of chicken broth for a pan sauce.
- Adjust seasoning according to personal taste.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg