Description
Savory garlic butter chicken brings Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table with rich, creamy simplicity. Quick and elegant preparation delivers restaurant-quality results you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 12 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
Seasonings:
- 12 teaspoon paprika
- 12 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to uniform thickness, ensuring consistent cooking. Liberally coat both sides with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for robust flavor profiles.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers. Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot pan, allowing five uninterrupted minutes to develop a golden-brown crust. Flip and repeat searing process, potentially extending cooking time for thicker cuts.
- Remove perfectly seared chicken to a separate plate. Deglaze skillet with chicken broth, vigorously scraping accumulated flavor-rich caramelized bits from pan bottom. Permit liquid to reduce slightly.
- Incorporate butter into pan, allowing complete melting and integration with existing pan liquids. Introduce minced garlic, stirring constantly for approximately one minute to release aromatic compounds and prevent burning.
- Extinguish heat source. Gently return chicken to skillet, thoroughly coating each piece with luxurious garlic butter sauce. Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for visual appeal and herbaceous undertone. Serve immediately while temperature and sauce remain optimal.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent dry or raw sections.
- Season generously with a blend of spices to maximize flavor depth and create a mouthwatering crust.
- Allow chicken to develop a golden brown sear by resisting the urge to move it during initial cooking stages.
- Use high-quality butter and fresh garlic for an intense, rich sauce that elevates the entire dish.
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken breast thickness to maintain juicy, tender meat.
- Verify all seasoning ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Low-carb friendly recipe that works perfectly for keto and paleo diet followers.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary can substitute parsley for alternative flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg