Easy Garlic Buttered Chicken

Name: Easy Garlic Buttered Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch thick pieces); 1 head Garlic (minced); 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (or 1 stick (approx 113g), divided); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (or to taste); 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish (optional))

This recipe presents a straightforward and quick method to prepare delicious Garlic Buttered Chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chicken pieces are seared to perfection, then coated in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce. It's a flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, ideal for those looking for a satisfying yet easy-to-make dinner.

#Chicken

#Garlic

#Butter

#Easy

#Dinner

#Comfort Food

#Quick Meal

#Filipino Inspired

Seasoning the chicken

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

18m

Cook Time

28m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Comfort Food

English

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

45g

Protein

Carbs

35g

Fat

Chicken searing in the pan

Ingredients

Chicken Breast
(boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch thick pieces)
500 grams
Garlic
(minced)
1 head
Unsalted Butter
(or 1 stick (approx 113g), divided)
1 cup
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon
Salt
(or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Fresh Parsley
(chopped, for garnish (optional))
2 tablespoons

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Garlic sautéing in butter

Instructions

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Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
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Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
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Drying the chicken helps achieve a better sear and a crispier exterior.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
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Cook in batches if necessary to avoid lowering the pan temperature, which can steam the chicken instead of searing it.
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Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
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Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
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Don't wash the pan, the fond (brown bits) will add flavor to the sauce.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add half of the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add half of the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
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Keep an eye on the garlic as it can burn quickly and become bitter.
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Add the remaining butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt completely. Stir until a smooth garlic butter sauce forms.
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Add the remaining butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt completely. Stir until a smooth garlic butter sauce forms.
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Adding butter in two stages helps create a richer sauce consistency.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to coat each piece evenly with the garlic butter sauce.
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Ensure all chicken pieces are well-coated for maximum flavor.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired. This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
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Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired. This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
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Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness.