Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken promises a rich, homestyle meal with Mediterranean influences. Crispy, herbed chicken thighs deliver complex flavors you’ll savor alongside roasted vegetables and warm bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) chicken breasts, boneless skinless, pounded to an even thickness
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, or more if you want extra sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic, finely minced; or to taste
- 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 to 2 tsps twenty-one salute seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 0.5 cup white wine or chicken broth, or as necessary
- 2 tsps fresh parsley, optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, creating an ideal cooking surface for chicken breasts seasoned with 21 Salute seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Cooking Chicken: Allow chicken to sear undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, developing a golden-brown crust, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Sauce Preparation: Deglaze skillet with white wine or chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Reduce liquid by half, then introduce unsalted butter, stirring until melted and creating a smooth sauce.
- Garlic Infusion: Add finely minced garlic, sautéing briefly until fragrant without browning, which could introduce bitterness.
- Final Touch: Return chicken to the skillet, generously coating with garlic butter sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, showcasing a rich, flavorful dish with a glossy finish.
Notes
- Pound for Perfection: Flatten chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and tender meat that absorbs sauce beautifully.
- Temperature Matters: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe, juicy results without overcooking.
- Searing Secrets: Keep chicken undisturbed during initial cooking to develop a crispy, golden-brown crust that locks in flavor and moisture.
- Sauce Timing: Add garlic quickly and watch carefully to prevent burning, which can introduce bitter flavors to your delicate butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg