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Garlic Butter Chicken

This Garlic Butter Chicken is a comforting and quick meal featuring succulent chicken breasts, garlic, and buttery flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness Ensure the chicken is of even thickness for even cooking
  • 1-2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning Adjust seasoning to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt Or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Or to taste
  • 0.5 cup white wine or chicken broth As necessary for deglazing
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter For sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced For flavoring the sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley Optional for garnishing

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the pounded chicken and season with 21 Salute, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes without disturbing.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes or until it is cooked through. Remove from skillet and let it rest.
Making the Sauce
  1. Deglaze the skillet by adding wine (or broth), allowing it to bubble up.
  2. Add butter to the skillet, letting it melt while stirring continuously.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Turn off the heat and return the chicken to the skillet, flipping it to coat in sauce.
Serving
  1. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or pasta. Drizzle extra garlic butter sauce over the chicken for added flavor. Let leftovers cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.