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Classic Garlic Butter Chicken

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A simple, elegant weeknight dinner featuring golden seared chicken breast coated in a silky garlic butter sauce.

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, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon, quartered

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken and coating. Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine the all purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each chicken breast lightly in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat the pan. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Let the oil heat until it shimmers.
  3. Sear the chicken. Add the floured chicken breasts to the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate to rest.
  4. Make the pan sauce base. Lower the heat, add the minced garlic, and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock.
  5. Finish the sauce with butter. Stir in the unsalted butter until it melts. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
  6. Simmer until cooked through. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F.
  7. Plate and garnish. Transfer chicken to plates, spoon extra sauce on top, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve with lemon quarters.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before flouring to ensure a golden crust. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

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