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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic butter chicken is a quick skillet recipe made with juicy chicken breasts and a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts approx. 250g each
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a shallow dish, mix flour with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Butterfly the chicken breasts to create 4 even pieces.
  • Dredge each piece in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • Lower heat to medium and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Pour in chicken stock and scrape the pan to release flavor.
  • Add remaining butter and whisk until melted and combined.
  • Stir in parsley and season to taste.
  • Simmer until slightly thickened, then return chicken to the pan.
  • Spoon sauce over the chicken and serve with optional lemon juice.
  • This Garlic Butter Chicken comes together quickly and creates a rich, velvety sauce.

Notes

  • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables
  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra texture
  • Use low-sodium stock to control salt levels