Garlic Herb Butter Chicken

Garlic Herb Butter Chicken

Tender, seared chicken in a rich and satisfying garlic herb butter sauce. Naturally gluten free, low carb, and keto-friendly. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or your favorite veggies.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

    at room temperature

  • 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon herbs of choice
  • 2 teaspoons roughly chopped garlic

    approximately 1 clove

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
    more or less to taste, omit if using salted butter
  • freshly cracked black pepper
    to taste
  • 4 medium chicken breasts

    or 2 large chicken breasts halved into cutlets, approximately 2 pounds

  • salt
    to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper
    to taste
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

    or other neutral oil

  • 1 cup water

    if needed

  • ½ cup dry white wine

    or chicken broth

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all ingredients for garlic herb butter to food processor bowl. Process until mixture is completely smooth and well-combined. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Thoroughly season chicken breasts on all sides with salt and fresh black pepper to taste. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat large skillet over medium heat. When skillet is hot, add avocado oil and swirl pan to coat completely. Continue warming skillet over medium heat until avocado oil is hot and shimmering.

  4. 4

    When oil is hot, add chicken breasts to skillet, working in batches as needed so as not to overcrowd pan. Sear chicken breasts 4 minutes, then gently check underside of chicken for burning. If any burning is occuring, flip chicken breasts over immediately, otherwise cook 1 additional minute, then flip chicken over.

  5. 5

    Cook chicken on other side another 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is firm and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to plate and set aside to rest. Note: if chicken breasts are particularly large/thick and not firm and cooked-through after 8-10 minutes, cover skillet with lid and reduce heat to low. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until firm and cooked-through.

  6. 6

    If skillet has any burnt spots left behind, carefully pour 1 cup water into hot skillet. Let water come to boil, then pour water out and continue with recipe.

  7. 7

    Reduce heat under skillet to low. Carefully pour white wine (or chicken broth) into skillet and use spatula or whisk to scrape up any browned bits of chicken that may be stuck to pan. Bring liquid to low boil, then simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by 50%.

  8. 8

    Once liquid has reduced to approximately ⅓ cup remaining, add garlic herb butter mixture to skillet. Stir or whisk until butter is completely melted, then return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over.

  9. 9

    Once chicken is well-coated with sauce, immediately remove skillet from heat. Plate chicken breasts with desired sides and additional sauce from skillet if desired, then serve immediately.

Garlic Herb Butter Chicken

Garlic Herb Butter Chicken

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About this Recipe

Craving a dinner that tastes luxurious yet is surprisingly simple to make? This Garlic Herb Butter Chicken delivers tender, seared chicken enveloped in a rich, aromatic sauce—a perfect restaurant-quality dish from your own kitchen.

The heart of this recipe lies in its incredibly flavorful garlic herb butter sauce. Crafted with a generous amount of unsalted butter, fresh parsley, your chosen herbs, and a delightful combination of fresh and powdered garlic, it creates a deeply satisfying and aromatic experience that truly elevates simple chicken breasts.

Prepare for tender, juicy chicken, beautifully seared, and then coated in a luscious, savory butter sauce. Each bite offers a burst of fresh herbs, bright lemon, and robust garlic, making for an incredibly comforting and satisfying meal. This naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto-friendly dish ensures everyone can enjoy its rich flavors without compromise.

Feel free to experiment with your favorite herbs; rosemary or thyme would be wonderful additions alongside the parsley. For the sauce base, you can opt for dry white wine for a brighter finish or chicken broth for a milder, equally delicious alternative. If you're sensitive to sodium, remember to adjust the added salt, especially if using salted butter.

This versatile Garlic Herb Butter Chicken is ideal for a comforting family dinner or an elegant meal. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce, or pair it with pasta or your favorite steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying plate.

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