Description
Savor the rich flavors of tender chicken breasts coated in melted butter and aromatic garlic, enhanced by fresh parsley for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until it sizzles.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 4–6 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Finish with lemon juice and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking. You can also marinate the chicken for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic butter, easy dinner, quick meal, comfort food