Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with a splash of apple vinegar for a touch of tangy freshness. Perfectly cooked in just 15 minutes, this versatile meal can be served over rice, pasta, or alongside your favorite vegetables, making it ideal for busy families and entertaining guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to an even thickness)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic (finely minced; or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pounded chicken breasts with seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken without moving it for about 5 minutes until golden brown; flip and cook on the second side for another 5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding apple vinegar or broth, scraping up any brown bits as it bubbles.
- Stir in the unsalted butter until melted, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg