Description
This Garlic Herb Chicken is juicy, aromatic, and packed with fresh herb flavor. Seared to golden perfection and infused with garlic, butter, and herbs, it’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken: Pat dry and season with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Combine: Return chicken to the pan and spoon garlic herb butter over.
- Finish: Add lemon juice if desired and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
Fresh herbs can be used for brighter flavor. Pairs well with roasted potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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