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Garlic Butter Chicken

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A simple and comforting garlic butter chicken dish with a golden and slightly crisp exterior, tender meat, and a glossy sauce enhanced by lemon and parsley.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1 ½ pounds each)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chicken stock (low-sodium preferred)
  • 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 flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Mix well.
  2. Butterfly the chicken breasts into 4 even-sized pieces and dredge in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Lower heat and add minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken stock and scrape the pan.
  5. Whisk in remaining butter to create a sauce, stir in parsley, and adjust seasoning.
  6. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for a few minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Pat the meat dry before dredging for better adherence of the flour. Use low-sodium chicken stock for better control over seasoning.

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