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Pan-Fried Chicken in Garlic Butter Recipe

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This Pan-Fried Chicken in Garlic Butter is a quick and delicious meal featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Enhanced with fresh parsley and optional lemon slices, it’s perfect for a simple yet flavorful dinner ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large boneless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove moisture, then evenly season both sides with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  2. Heat the skillet: Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Cook the chicken first side: Lay the chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook without moving them for 5–6 minutes until the underside develops a golden brown crust.
  4. Flip and cook second side: Turn the chicken breasts over and continue cooking for another 4–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and registers an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Add garlic butter: Reduce the heat to low, add the unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. As the butter melts and garlic sizzles gently, spoon the buttery garlic mixture over the chicken repeatedly to infuse it with flavor.
  6. Finish with parsley and lemon: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and add lemon slices to the skillet if using, letting them warm and release aroma.
  7. Rest and serve: Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice and serve warm, drizzled with the remaining garlic butter sauce from the pan.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness to promote even cooking.
  • Use a heavy skillet like cast iron for best heat retention and browning.
  • Do not move the chicken while cooking the first side to achieve a beautiful sear.
  • Adjust the amount of garlic to taste if preferred milder or stronger flavor.
  • Resting the chicken after cooking keeps it juicy and tender.
  • Lemon slices add a bright, fresh contrast but can be omitted if preferred.

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