Print

Garlic Butter Chicken

Print Recipe

Warm, savory, and irresistibly simple, this Garlic Butter Chicken transforms everyday pork tenderloins into a restaurant-style meal with a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1½ pounds each), boneless and trimmed
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided into chunks)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced or finely diced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon (divided into 4 wedges for serving)

Instructions

  1. Combine the ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Butterfly the pork tenderloins through the center so each becomes two thinner pieces.
  3. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until lightly coated, shaking off any excess.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the tenderloins and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside.
  7. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the pan.
  8. Pour in the ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  9. Add the remaining butter in chunks to the pan and whisk until the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  10. Stir in the finely chopped parsley and adjust seasoning if needed.
  11. Return the pork tenderloins to the pan, spoon the sauce over each piece, and simmer for a few minutes to heat through.
  12. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat the pork dry before dredging for better flour adherence. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Keywords: Garlic Butter, Chicken, Pork Tenderloin, Quick Dinner, Comfort Food

Find it online: https://recipehappy.com/garlic-butter-chicken-5/