Description
Garlic butter chicken emerges as a culinary delight from Southern kitchens. Succulent chicken breasts bathed in rich, herb-infused butter sauce promise comfort on your dinner plate.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup (120 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning and Coating: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour, shaking off excess.
- Searing the Chicken: Warm olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked, then set aside.
- Creating the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and lemon juice, whisking to combine and develop a rich, aromatic sauce.
- Combining and Simmering: Reduce heat and allow sauce to gently simmer for 2-3 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the garlic butter sauce and warming through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken, adding a vibrant garnish. Serve immediately while chicken is hot and sauce is at its peak flavor.
Notes
Optimize Flour Coating: Ensure an even, light flour dusting by using a sifter or strainer for uniform coverage, preventing clumpy or uneven coating that might affect the chicken’s golden-brown crust.
Temperature Control: Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), guaranteeing perfectly cooked meat without drying out or undercooking.
Sauce Consistency Trick: If sauce appears too thin, create a quick slurry with cornstarch and water, stirring gently to thicken the garlic butter sauce without altering its rich flavor profile.
Dietary Adaptation: Transform the recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch, maintaining the crispy exterior while accommodating gluten-sensitive diners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg