Description
This Garlic Butter Chicken Breast recipe creates a golden, caramelized crust on the outside while keeping the meat incredibly tender inside. The rich, velvety sauce coats every bite, transforming basic pantry staples into a gourmet experience. You'll love how the aromatic garlic and bright lemon juice cut through the richness of the butter.
Ingredients
Scale
2 large Chicken Breasts
3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice your chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin cutlets. Pat them dry with a paper towel
- In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Coat both sides of the chicken thoroughly
- Heat the olive oil and one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Remove the chicken and set it aside. Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining two tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic
- Cook the garlic for 1 minute, then stir in the lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the meat
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately
Notes
For a leaner profile, reduce the butter by half and add chicken bone broth.
If using chicken thighs, increase cooking time by 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg