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Garlic Herb Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter recipe features juicy, tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection with a flavorful garlic and fresh herb butter. The chicken is first browned on the stovetop and then finished in the oven for a quick and delicious meal that serves four.

Ingredients

For the 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)

For the 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) to prepare for finishing the chicken cooking after browning.
  2. Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
  3. Melt Butter and Add Olive Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to create a flavorful base for browning the chicken.
  4. Brown Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 2 to 4 minutes on each side until nicely browned but not fully cooked through. This step locks in moisture and flavor.
  5. Bake Chicken: Transfer the browned chicken breasts to the preheated oven. If your skillet is not oven-safe, move the chicken to a greased baking dish first. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) indicating the chicken is fully cooked.
  6. Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: While the chicken is baking, combine the softened ½ cup butter, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and the fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, and thyme or basil) in a small bowl. Mash and mix thoroughly with a fork until everything is well blended.
  7. Finish and Serve: When the chicken is cooked, immediately spoon a generous amount of the garlic herb butter over each piece. Let the butter melt over the chicken for a couple of minutes to infuse maximum flavor before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • If using dried herbs instead of fresh, reduce the quantity to about ¼ teaspoon each for balanced flavor.
  • Make sure chicken breasts are pounded evenly to ensure even cooking throughout.
  • Use a food thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee safety and juiciness.
  • The garlic herb butter can also be prepared in advance and refrigerated, then allowed to soften before using.

Find it online: https://recipefeastful.com/garlic-herb-butter-chicken-recipe/