Garlic Butter Chicken
This Garlic Butter Chicken features tender chicken breasts seared until golden, then finished in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of wine or broth. It is a quick, flavorful stovetop dinner ideal for busy weeknights.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
- 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1/2 cup white wine* or chicken broth plus additional if needed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or more if extra sauce is desired
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet in a single layer. Season evenly with the 21 Salute Seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken for approximately 5 minutes on the first side without moving it, allowing it to develop a golden sear. If the chicken breasts are particularly large or thick, increase the cooking time to 6 to 7 minutes as needed.
Cook the Second Side
- Turn the chicken breasts over and continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and evenly browned on the second side.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and allow it to rest briefly.
Deglaze the Skillet
- Carefully add the white wine or chicken broth to the hot skillet. Allow the liquid to bubble and loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir gently as needed to incorporate these flavorful bits into the liquid.
Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce
- Add the butter to the skillet and stir continuously until melted, approximately 1 minute.
- Add the minced garlic and continue stirring for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Take care not to overcook the garlic.
Return the Chicken to the Skillet
- Turn off the heat. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and turn it gently in the garlic butter sauce so that each piece is evenly coated.
- Spoon the sauce over the top of the chicken.
Garnish and Serve
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately while warm, with additional sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
This Garlic Butter Chicken is naturally gluten free as long as the seasoning blend and broth or wine used are certified gluten free. Some poultry seasoning blends and packaged broths may contain additives or hidden gluten, so it is important to check labels carefully.
To ensure the recipe remains gluten free, choose a certified gluten-free seasoning blend and a gluten-free chicken broth. The remaining ingredients are typically gluten free, but verification is always recommended if serving someone with celiac disease or a strict gluten intolerance.