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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken

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Garlic Butter Chicken is a quick and easy dish that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary delight. This recipe features tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich, garlic-infused butter sauce that elevates your weeknight dinners to gourmet status. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a total cooking time of 20 minutes, you can have this flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy families or last-minute entertaining, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or fresh vegetables. Impress your loved ones with the irresistible aroma and taste of Garlic Butter Chicken; it’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts (9oz each)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge the butterflied chicken breasts in this mixture.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 3–5 minutes per side). Remove from pan.
  3. Lower heat and add minced garlic to the pan for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in chicken stock while scraping the pan.
  4. Whisk in remaining butter until melted, then return chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over the chicken and let simmer until thickened.
  5. Serve with lemon wedges for an added burst of flavor.

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