Description
Garlic Butter Chicken is a savory and satisfying dish that takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The tender chicken breasts are pan-seared to perfection and then generously coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with a splash of apple vinegar for a delightful tang. This versatile meal pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables, ensuring every bite is flavorful and fulfilling. With its quick preparation and minimal cleanup, this recipe is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken without moving it for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- Deglaze the skillet with apple vinegar (or broth), scraping up browned bits.
- Add butter and minced garlic, stirring until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating each piece in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg