Description
This Quick Garlic Butter Chicken recipe delivers flavorful, juicy chicken breasts coated in a luscious garlic butter sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a fast and satisfying dinner, it uses simple ingredients and a straightforward stovetop method to create a delicious, restaurant-quality meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
Seasoning and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or substitute with vegetable oil)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to preference)
- 1-2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
Sauce
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth (use broth for non-alcoholic option)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (increase for more sauce)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (fresh preferred, jarred acceptable)
Garnish
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Pound Chicken Breasts: Begin by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This ensures that they cook evenly and reach the perfect doneness without drying out.
- Heat Olive Oil: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Season each piece with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 21 Salute or poultry seasoning. Cook the chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Remove Chicken & Deglaze: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside. Pour in the white wine or chicken broth, scraping the skillet’s bottom with a spoon to lift any browned bits—these add fantastic flavor to your sauce.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Stir in the unsalted butter and minced garlic into the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and the butter melts, forming a rich sauce.
- Coat Chicken with Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken to coat thoroughly. Allow the chicken to warm through as it soaks in the flavors.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately, enjoying the warm, buttery garlic flavor in every bite.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken to an even thickness is crucial for consistent cooking and moist texture.
- Use chicken broth instead of white wine for a non-alcoholic version.
- Adjust salt and seasoning amounts based on personal taste preference.
- Increase butter quantity if a more saucy dish is desired.
- Fresh garlic enhances flavor significantly, but jarred minced garlic works well for convenience.
- Serve with sides like steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes to complete the meal.
