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Classic Garlic Butter Chicken

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A simple yet elegant weeknight dinner featuring chicken seared to perfection and enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts (9 oz each), patted dry
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon, quartered

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each chicken breast lightly in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet, cooking briefly for about 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken stock, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
  4. Stir in the room temperature butter until melted and smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Spoon additional sauce over the chicken before serving.
  6. Transfer chicken to plates, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges. Squeeze lemon over the chicken just before eating for a bright finish.

Notes

Serve with a light salad or favorite pasta to soak up the sauce. Allow chicken to come to room temperature prior to cooking for even results.

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