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A close-up of a plated Garlic Butter Chicken dish featuring tender golden chicken breasts topped with a glossy garlic butter sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on a rustic wooden table.

Garlic Butter Chicken with Herbs and Lemon

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A simple yet flavorful garlic butter chicken recipe perfect for a quick dinner. Juicy chicken breasts are cooked in a garlic-infused butter sauce, finished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Reduce heat, add butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust garlic and lemon to taste for more zest.
  • Serve with your favorite side dishes like rice or veggies.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High-protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 330 Kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg