Garlic Butter Chicken – Quick and Easy Chicken Recipe

This Garlic Butter Chicken It’s a fantastic chicken recipe fast, easyAND incredibly tasty. It takes no more than 15-20 minutes and is prepared right on your stovetop.

Tender chicken breasts they are the protagonists of this dish. Each piece is seared to perfection in a hot pan, retaining those juicy, succulent flavors. Then comes the magic ingredient: a delicious garlic butter sauce. Chicken broth, butter and freshly chopped garlic cloves they are cooked in the residual goodness of the chicken, infusing the kitchen with an irresistible aroma. The chicken pieces are returned to the pan as the sauce coats each piece. The result is a great blend of flavours, the garlic adding a delicate touch while the butter gives a smooth, velvety finish.

For a touch of freshness, sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley and garnish with lemon slices.

Serve this Butter Garlic Chicken with your favorite sides like a bed of fluffy rice, pasta, quinoa, or alongside seasonal vegetables. The versatility of this dish makes it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

With just a skillet and a handful of ingredients, you can create this amazing Garlic Butter Chicken, a dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.

How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken

Start by cutting the chicken breast into ¾ inch (2 cm) long strips, for even cooking. Season both sides with a pinch of salt, freshly ground pepper and aromatic oregano.

Heat 2 generous tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Gently place the seasoned chicken strips into the pan. Let them cook for about 4-6 minutes. Once they are golden brown, turn them for another 4-6 minutes of cooking. You want that perfect, yummy color on both sides.

Place the cooked chicken on a waiting plate while you work on the next step.

Now, in the same pan, pour in the chicken broth, add the minced garlic, butter, a touch of paprika and a pinch of chilli flakes for a delicate touch. Leave to simmer for about a minute until the butter melts and the garlic releases its irresistible fragrance.

Gently reintroduce the browned chicken to the pan, allowing it to mix with the bubbling garlic butter sauce. Coat each piece with love.

Turn off the heat and sprinkle on some fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor. If you’re feeling fancy, have some zesty lemon slices for extra zest.

Now comes the best moment, serving and savoring. Pair it with your favorite side dishes and vegetables.

I hope you’ll try this Garlic Butter Chicken recipe, and if you do, be sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Other chicken recipes you might want to try

This Chicken Alfredo Pasta it’s a rich, comforting dish, combining a creamy Alfredo sauce made from butter, cream and parmesan with fettuccine cooked to perfection.

Pan-fried chicken fajitas they are a wonderful and colorful dish, great for lunch or dinner. It’s made with thinly sliced ​​marinated chicken, vibrant peppers and thin strips of onion, which cook quickly in a hot pan.

This Chicken Teriyaki it is a quick and easy operation way to prepare chicken for lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet, spicy and savory flavors come together to create an irresistible glaze, perfect for coating chicken.

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