Garlic Butter Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Weeknight Meals
A delicious and easy recipe for juicy garlic butter chicken, perfect for weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Melt butter in the skillet and add minced garlic.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Reduce heat and cover, cooking until chicken is done.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with spices for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Easy Chicken Recipe