Description
This Mouthwatering Chicken Breast Recipe is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. A simple, versatile dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 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 to the skillet and cook 1–2 minutes, spooning butter over chicken to coat.
- Add lemon juice if desired and cook 30 seconds more.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
This chicken pairs well with rice, pasta, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad. For extra flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: chicken breast recipe, easy chicken, juicy chicken, garlic butter chicken