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Garlic Butter Chicken cooking in a cast iron skillet with golden crust.

Garlic Butter Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of wine for extra flavor!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • ½ cup white wine or chicken broth, or as necessary
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or more if you want extra sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced; or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. To a large skillet, add the olive oil, pounded chicken, evenly season with 21 Salute, salt, pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Do not touch, move, or disturb the chicken while it is searing. After 5 minutes, flip chicken over.
  2. Allow chicken to cook on the second side for about 5 minutes, or until done and cooked through. Again, do not disturb the chicken while it’s searing.
  3. Remove chicken with a slotted spatula and place it on a plate to rest.
  4. Using caution, deglaze your skillet by adding wine (or broth) and allow the liquid to bubble up and steam violently for a few seconds.
  5. Add the butter and allow it to melt, about 1 minute; stir continuously until melted.
  6. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute; stir continuously.
  7. Turn the heat off, add the chicken back into the skillet, flip it around in the garlic butter sauce, and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  8. Optionally garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Wine: I recommend white wine because I think the flavor is better than with chicken broth. However, use broth if that is a better option for your lifestyle or needs. Storage: Leftover chicken will keep fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 4 months.
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