Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken merges Italian culinary passion with home-style comfort, delivering a quick weeknight dinner sensation. Juicy chicken breasts bathed in rich, aromatic butter sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Seasonings:
- 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature until surface shimmers.
- Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with 21 Salute Seasoning, ensuring even coverage of salt and pepper on all surfaces.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot oil, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- Pour white wine or chicken broth into skillet to release caramelized cooking remnants, gently scraping pan bottom with spatula.
- Lower cooking temperature and introduce butter and minced garlic, swirling until butter completely dissolves and garlic releases aromatic essence.
- Maintain gentle heat, allowing chicken to reach complete internal doneness while sauce gradually condenses and thickens, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Optionally sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across chicken surface for vibrant color and enhanced flavor profile.
- Transfer chicken immediately to serving plates, drizzling remaining pan sauce over top for maximum moisture and taste.
Notes
- Swap seasoning blends like Italian herbs or Cajun spice mix to transform the chicken’s flavor profile instantly.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for extra juiciness and deeper flavor if chicken breasts feel too lean.
- Reduce butter quantity or substitute with olive oil for a lighter, heart-healthy version of the recipe.
- Replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter to accommodate lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg