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Garlic Butter Chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish with garlic, butter, and herbs, perfect for a quick dinner.

Ingredients

Main

  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts (brought close to room temp)
  • 0.25 cup Plain / All Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Stock
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter (divided into tbsp chunks)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced/finely diced)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley (finely diced)
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt (plus more to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (plus more to taste)
  • 1 whole Lemon (divided into 4 wedges to serve)

Instructions 

  • Mix 1/4 cup flour with 1 tsp garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  • Butterfly chicken breasts to make 4 even pieces, then dredge in flour mixture and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3-5 mins per side. Set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add garlic, cook 1-2 mins until fragrant, then pour in stock. Scrape pan, add remaining 5 tbsp butter, whisk until slightly cloudy. Stir in parsley, season with salt and pepper.
  • Simmer sauce until thickened, then return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Serve with extra sauce and lemon for added flavor.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken