Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6–7 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat to low and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Spoon garlic butter over chicken and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- You can add a splash of white wine or chicken broth for extra sauce.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: thirty-five grams
- Cholesterol: 90mg