Description
Delightful tender chicken immersed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6–8 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh if available)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Begin by tenderizing the chicken breasts. Place each piece between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt until foamy.
- Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, dried thyme, and smoked paprika.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate.
- For a finishing touch, add a splash of lemon juice to the remaining butter and garlic in the skillet, stir, and drizzle over the chicken.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken ahead of time for deeper flavors. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg