Awesome Chicken
Looking for a showstopping chicken recipe that’s as easy to make as it is delicious? Meet "Awesome Chicken"—your new go-to dish for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties. This recipe combines tender, juicy boneless chicken breasts with a crave-worthy lemon garlic butter sauce that’s bursting with vibrant flavors. Enhanced by a seasoning blend of paprika, oregano, and fresh parsley, every bite is perfectly balanced with a hint of zest and savory richness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this skillet recipe uses simple pantry staples like olive oil, chicken broth, and butter to create a luscious sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, fluffy mashed potatoes, or rice. Whether you’re cooking for the family or impressing dinner guests, this "Awesome Chicken" recipe is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin to ensure even cooking.
Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and pick up any browned bits.
Let the liquid simmer for 2-3 minutes and then stir in the butter until it melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Let them simmer in the sauce for another 3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.7 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 672 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
