Garlic Butter Chicken
A quick and easy recipe for juicy chicken breasts seared in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Vegetables of your choice (optional)
- Rice (optional)
Instructions
Preparation and Cooking
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until golden brown on each side, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, letting the garlic become fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer in the garlic butter for another 5 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken over rice or alongside your favorite veggies, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a crispy finish, broil the chicken for a couple of minutes after cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for about 3 months.