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Garlic Butter Chicken

Juicy chicken bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of wine for extra flavor! This EASY chicken recipe is done in 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
  • 1.5 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or more if you want extra sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced; or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley optional for garnishing

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. To a large skillet, add the olive oil, pounded chicken, evenly season with 21 Salute, salt, pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Do not touch, move, or disturb the chicken while it is searing. After 5 minutes, flip chicken over. It should have a medium golden color. For thicker/bigger chicken breasts, sear for 6-7 minutes.
  2. Allow chicken to cook on the second side for about 5 minutes, or until done and cooked through. Again, do not disturb the chicken while it's searing.
  3. Remove chicken with a slotted spatula and place it on a plate to rest.
  4. Using caution, deglaze your skillet by adding wine (or broth) and allow the liquid to bubble up and steam violently for a few seconds.
  5. Add the butter and allow it to melt, about 1 minute; stir continuously until melted.
  6. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute; stir continuously.
  7. Turn the heat off, add the chicken back into the skillet, flip it around in the garlic butter sauce, and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  8. Optionally garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For the wine, use a dry white like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc – not sweet or cooking wine. If you prefer to omit wine, chicken broth works well. If you don't have 21 Salute Seasoning, poultry seasoning or a blend of oregano, thyme, and rosemary is a good substitute; the garlic flavor will be prominent regardless. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts, but adjust cooking time as needed. Freshly minced garlic is recommended for the best flavor, but jarred minced garlic is acceptable. This recipe is designed to be quick, so adding vegetables is not recommended for a one-pan meal; consider cooking them separately.