Description
This Delicious Garlic Chicken is a must-try for garlic lovers! With tender chicken breasts smothered in a savory, buttery garlic sauce, this recipe is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a delicious meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or white wine for extra flavor)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for extra citrus flavor)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken:
- If the chicken breasts are thick, you can slice them horizontally to create thinner pieces for even cooking.
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Season the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, combine the oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
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Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
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Make the Garlic Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Let it melt and stir in the minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and golden brown, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any flavor-packed brown bits. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
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Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the garlic sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- This dish is fantastic served with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies like broccoli or green beans.
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of cream to the sauce to make it creamy.
- You can also sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken for a cheesy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American1µFG
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg