Description
Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and easy dish made with juicy chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s packed with flavor, kid-friendly, and adaptable to various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes without burning.
- Place the chicken breasts into the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Baste the chicken with the garlic butter throughout the cooking process to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Check for doneness with a thermometer (165°F/75°C) or by ensuring juices run clear. Let rest before serving.
- Slice and serve on a plate, drizzling leftover garlic butter over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in garlic butter for an hour or overnight for extra flavor.
- Pat the chicken dry before cooking for better crispiness.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best crust.
- Add herbs like rosemary or thyme for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg