Garlic Butter Chicken
Garlic Butter Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, garlicky butter sauce. This easy-to-make dish fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and creates a delightful dining experience perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Serve it alongside rice or veggies for a versatile dinner option that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and baste with sauce, cooking for another 6-7 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (around 375g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg