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Garlic Butter Chicken

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Garlic Butter Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—it takes less than 30 minutes—but also exceptionally flavorful, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and elegant gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients, including fresh garlic, unsalted butter, and zesty lemon juice, you can create an aromatic meal that will impress your family and friends. Serve this delightful chicken over fluffy rice, alongside a crisp salad, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce. Elevate your dinner table with this easy Garlic Butter Chicken recipe that promises to become a household favorite.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Fresh garlic
  • Unsalted butter
  • Olive oil
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
  • Fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and half of the butter.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the hot skillet.
  3. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Remove from skillet.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add remaining butter, soy sauce, and lemon juice until melted.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece until well coated.
  6. Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce.

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