Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Garlic Butter Chicken, a quick and flavorful dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. This recipe features tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with a hint of apple vinegar for a unique twist. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this versatile meal pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or your favorite vegetables, making it a family favorite that everyone will enjoy. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a satisfying dinner on the table in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1–2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 0.5 cup white apple vinegar or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pounded chicken and season with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear without moving for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding apple vinegar or broth; allow it to bubble for a few seconds.
- Stir in the butter until melted, then add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg