Description
Succulent garlic chicken delivers a flavor-packed Mediterranean-style dish that tantalizes taste buds. Herbs, spices, and tender meat combine for a memorable meal you’ll eagerly share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (42 g) unsalted butter, or more if you want extra sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic, finely minced
- 1–2 tsps 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 2 tsps fresh parsley (optional for garnishing)
Instructions
- Tenderize and Season: Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness and coat generously with 21 Salute seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both surfaces.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then carefully place seasoned chicken breasts with ample spacing to achieve a golden-brown crust, cooking undisturbed for 5-6 minutes.
- Cook and Verify: Flip chicken using tongs, revealing caramelized exterior, and continue cooking 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring safe consumption.
- Create Garlic Sauce: Remove chicken to a clean plate, deglaze skillet with chicken broth, scraping browned bits, then reduce heat and incorporate unsalted butter until melted.
- Infuse Flavor: Add minced garlic to butter sauce, stirring 30-45 seconds until aromatic, then return chicken to skillet, coating thoroughly with the rich garlic butter.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over chicken, plate immediately, and drizzle additional garlic butter sauce for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Meat Thickness Matters: Pound chicken breasts evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Searing Secrets: Wait for oil to shimmer before adding chicken, creating a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Temperature is Key: Always use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F, guaranteeing safe and juicy results every time.
- Resting Ritual: Allow chicken to rest after cooking to redistribute juices, preventing dry meat and maintaining maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg