Description
This garlic butter chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced (about 3 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ to ⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth (as needed)
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Start by cutting your chicken breasts into large, even chunks—think bite-sized but hearty. This helps them cook quickly while staying tender. Pat them dry to get that perfect golden sear.
- Season Everything Well: In a bowl, toss the chicken with salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Make sure each piece is well-coated with those fragrant spices.
- Sear to Perfection: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Once the butter has melted and begins to sizzle, add the chicken in a single layer. Don’t overcrowd—work in batches if needed. Cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining butter and the minced garlic. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds—just until the garlic is fragrant, not browned. Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring It All Together: Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the garlic butter sauce. Let everything simmer for another 2–3 minutes so the flavors meld together.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color and freshness. Serve immediately over your favorite base—mashed potatoes, pasta, or even a bed of rice. Don’t forget to spoon extra sauce on top.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a variety of sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
- Make sure the chicken is patted dry for the best sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg