Elegant Garlic Chicken for Two
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this "Elegant Garlic Chicken for Two," a restaurant-worthy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious, flavorful meal. Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic-butter sauce with a hint of white wine and fresh parsley, this dish is both sophisticated and comforting. Perfectly portioned for two, it's an ideal choice for romantic dinners or intimate occasions. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy recipe strikes the perfect balance between gourmet and accessible. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce, and impress your partner or guest with this delicious garlic chicken masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Peel and finely mince 4 garlic cloves, leaving the other 2 cloves whole.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Once melted, add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and the whole garlic cloves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the chicken broth and white wine (if using). Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and release any flavorful bits stuck to the pan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve the chicken immediately, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top. Pair with your choice of side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.5 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 379 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 1728 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 110.3 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 7% | |
*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.
