Garlic Butter Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken breasts seared in a skillet and finished in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Slotted spatula
- Meat mallet
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 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
- 1/2 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
Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the olive oil, pounded chicken, evenly season with 21 Salute (or your favorite poultry seasoning), salt, and 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 the chicken over; it should have a medium golden color. For thicker or bigger chicken breasts, sear for 6-7 minutes.
- Allow the 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.
- Remove the chicken with a slotted spatula and place it on a plate to rest.
- Using caution, deglaze your skillet by adding the wine (or broth) and allow the liquid to bubble up and steam for a few seconds.
- Add the butter and allow it to melt, about 1 minute, stirring continuously until melted.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- 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.
- Optionally garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
White wine is recommended for the best flavor, though chicken broth works as a substitute. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 4 months. Reheat gently in the microwave.
