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Easy Garlic Butter Chicken

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Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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Easy Garlic Butter Chicken. Does this need a big spiel on why it's awesome? It's golden, pan-seared chicken in exactly the kind of rich and vibrant butter sauce with the aroma of garlic you're thinking about right now. If your mouth is watering, you're picturing it correctly. Easy Garlic Butter Chicken — no need for a sales pitch!

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, optional, chopped, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil.

Step 2 -Evenly season the chicken breasts with the poultry seasoning, the salt, and the pepper.

Step 3 -Add the chicken breasts to the hot oil and cook undisturbed until they are golden on the bottom, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4 -Flip the chicken breasts and cook undisturbed until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes.

Step 5 -Transfer the chicken breasts to a plate using a slotted spatula.

Step 6 -With the skillet over medium-high heat, add the wine and allow it to simmer for 20 seconds-1 minute.

Step 7 -Add the butter to the wine mixture and melt, while stirring constantly.

Step 8 -Add the garlic and cook, while stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 9 -Turn off the stovetop heat.

Step 10 -Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and flip them to ensure they are coated in the sauce on all sides.

Step 11 -Serve garnished with the parsley.

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