Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Recipe
This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked to perfection with a rich garlic herb butter. The chicken is first seared in a skillet to develop a golden brown crust and then finished in the oven for a flavorful and moist result. Topped with a savory blend of fresh herbs and garlic butter, this dish is a simple yet elegant meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even ¾-inch thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper, or ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Garlic Herb Butter
- ½ cup butter, slightly softened
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or finely chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the chicken after searing.
- Season chicken: Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Heat skillet and melt butter: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and then drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent the butter from burning and to help brown the chicken.
- Sear chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust, but remain undercooked internally.
- Transfer to oven: Place the browned chicken into the preheated oven. If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer the chicken to a greased baking dish first. Bake the chicken for about 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Prepare garlic herb butter: While the chicken is baking, in a small bowl combine the softened ½ cup butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and finely chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, and thyme (or basil). Mash and mix with a fork until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Finish and serve: Once the chicken is done, immediately spoon a generous amount of the garlic herb butter on top of each breast. Allow the butter to melt over the hot chicken for a couple of minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy the flavorful, buttery chicken!
Notes
- Herb Substitutes: If fresh herbs aren’t available, replace them with 2 teaspoons of dried herbs such as Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning for a similarly fragrant flavor.
- Storage: Leftover garlic herb butter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It’s great for adding flavor to other meats, seafood, vegetables, or bread.
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