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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Garlic Butter Chicken is a rich and savory dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious garlic butter sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this simple recipe delivers incredible flavor and satisfaction. Make this tonight and enjoy a meal everyone will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast (boneless and skinless, cut into strips)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • lemon slices lemon slices (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Le Creuset 3.75-Quart Braiser

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the chicken strips and cook on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  2. Using the same skillet, add in the garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika and hot sauce. Sauté for thirty seconds until the garlic is aromatic.
  3. Deglaze the skillet with the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken back into the skillet of sauce and toss to coat. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and lemon slices, and serve.

Notes

  • Use organic chicken: Try your best to find organic chicken, it’s important to know what your chicken is eating, before you eat the chicken!
  • Don’t overcook the garlic: Garlic doesn’t need to cook for a long time – I’m talking thirty seconds to a minute! Burnt garlic tastes bitter and will definitely throw off the flavor outcome of your dish!
  • Season to your taste: If there are certain seasonings that will make or break your taste buds, feel free to switch it up! For example, if the red pepper flakes are too much for your palate, using rosemary or thyme is a great alternative.
  • Storage: This garlic butter chicken will last in the fridge up to three days if wrapped well or stored in an airtight container.
  • Freezing: To extend the shelf life, I recommend freezing it, wrapped well or in an airtight container, and it will last anywhere from four to six months.