Here’s a bold and comforting recipe for Zesty Garlic Butter Chicken — it’s buttery, garlicky, and packed with lemony zing!
🧄 Zesty Garlic Butter Chicken
🛒 Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano, thyme, and basil)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
🔪 Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken:
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
- Sear the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 3 tbsp butter.
- Once melted, stir in garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (but not browned).
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, chili flakes, and chopped parsley. Simmer for another minute to meld the flavors.
- Coat and Finish:
- Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over each piece, and simmer for 2-3 more minutes to soak in all that garlicky goodness.
- Serve:
- Garnish with extra parsley and fresh lemon slices. Serve hot!
🍽️ Perfect Pairings:
- Garlic mashed potatoes
- Steamed green beans or broccoli
- Rice pilaf or buttered noodles
This Zesty Garlic Butter Chicken is a knockout weeknight dish or an easy dinner-party star—rich, savory, and bright with lemon. Want to turn it into a pasta dish or wrap? I’ve got ideas for that too!
