Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This easy stovetop recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, with a splash of apple vinegar to enhance the flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can serve a dish that will impress your family and friends alike. Not only is this recipe simple to follow, but it also uses common pantry staples, making it an accessible choice for any home cook. Enjoy the versatility of Garlic Butter Chicken served over rice, pasta, or even in tacos. With its savory taste and family-friendly appeal, this dish is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 21 Salute seasoning or poultry seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- White apple vinegar or chicken broth
- Unsalted butter
- Minced garlic
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the pounded chicken breasts with seasoning, salt, and pepper; place them in the skillet.
- Sear without moving for about 5 minutes; flip and cook until fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken and let it rest on a plate.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple vinegar or broth, scraping up brown bits.
- Add butter and stir until melted; incorporate minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.
- Optionally garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Pound chicken to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Allow chicken to rest before serving to ensure juiciness.