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Classic Garlic Butter Chicken

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A simple, comforting dish with rich garlic butter flavor and bright lemon notes, perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts (9 oz each)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon, quartered

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the floured chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
  4. Stir in the butter a tablespoon at a time until fully melted and the sauce is smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and cover loosely. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  5. Serve chicken on plates, spoon extra sauce over each piece, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon quarters.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for a smoother sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: garlic butter chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner

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