Easy Garlic Chicken Breasts
Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, these Easy Garlic Chicken Breasts are the ultimate weeknight dinner solution! Featuring a rich blend of fragrant garlic, tangy lemon juice, and warming spices like paprika and oregano, this recipe combines simple ingredients to yield a restaurant-quality dish in just 30 minutes. The chicken is seared to golden-brown perfection and then smothered in a luscious garlic butter sauce that's irresistible. Perfectly versatile, this dish pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of steamed vegetables, making it a go-to option for busy nights. Whether you're after a quick skillet meal or a flavorful chicken recipe that the whole family will love, this dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet.
Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter to the skillet.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat. Let them warm through for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley (optional) and serve immediately. Pair with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1781 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.5 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 654 mg | 218% | |
| Sodium | 3163 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 219.4 g | 439% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2059 mg | 44% | |
*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.
