Description
Juicy Garlic Chicken is tender, flavorful, and packed with rich garlic goodness. A simple yet delicious recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
- Reduce heat to low. Add butter and minced garlic, cooking 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Spoon garlic butter over chicken to coat.
- Optional: Add lemon juice and cook 30 seconds more for a bright flavor.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Marinating chicken for 30 minutes beforehand enhances the garlic flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: juicy garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, garlic butter chicken, weeknight dinner