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Cooked chicken wings in a garlic butter sauce in a frying pan.

Garlic Butter Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • For the chicken:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • For the garlic butter sauce:
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the chicken:
    Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides.
  • Cook the chicken:
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Make the garlic butter sauce:
    In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor. Add Italian seasoning and lemon juice, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Combine:
    Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reheat the chicken and coat it in the sauce.
  • Serve:
    Transfer the chicken to a plate, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!