The Ultimate Garlic Butter Chicken: A 15-Minute Journey to Flavor Heaven
This Garlic Butter Chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a rich buttery garlic sauce. It cooks entirely on the stovetop in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal that tastes restaurant-quality. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta to soak up all that delicious sauce!
Ingredients
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 breasts, pounded evenly)
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1–2 tsp 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
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1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
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1 tsp black pepper, or to taste
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½ cup white wine or chicken broth
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3 tbsp unsalted butter (add more if you want extra sauce)
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1 tbsp finely minced garlic
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2 tsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Sear the chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and season with 21 Salute, salt, and pepper.
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Cook 5 minutes without touching or moving it to get a golden sear.
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Flip and cook another 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Transfer chicken to a plate to rest.
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Make the garlic butter sauce:
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Add wine or broth to the skillet to deglaze, letting it bubble vigorously.
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Add butter and stir until fully melted.
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Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Combine & serve:
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Turn off the heat.
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Return chicken to skillet and coat it in the garlic butter sauce.
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Spoon extra sauce over each piece and garnish with parsley.
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Serve immediately.
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Notes
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Pound the chicken evenly so it cooks quickly and stays juicy.
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Don’t move the chicken while searing—this gives a better golden crust.
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Use broth instead of wine if you want an alcohol-free version.
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Add extra butter for a richer, silkier sauce.
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Pairs great with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a simple salad