Description
A quick and satisfying garlic butter chicken recipe that elevates any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
- Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest momentarily on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the garlic butter from the skillet over the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F. For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg