Here’s a simple and delicious Garlic Butter Chicken Breast recipe—juicy, flavorful, and ready in about 25 minutes. 🍗🧄🧈
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken
- If the chicken breasts are thick, slice them in half horizontally or pound them slightly so they cook evenly.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme.
2. Sear the chicken
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Make garlic butter
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
- Spoon the melted garlic butter over the chicken for 1–2 minutes.
4. Finish
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle parsley on top.
Serve with
- Rice or mashed potatoes 🍚
- Roasted vegetables 🥦
- Pasta or salad 🥗
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook—chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add heavy cream and parmesan to the pan to turn this into a creamy chicken sauce. 🧀
If you want, I can also give you 10 different chicken breast dinner ideas (baked, creamy, stuffed, air fryer, one-pan, etc.). 🍗
