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Garlic Butter Chicken

A simple and flavorful chicken dish with garlic butter sauce.
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Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 15 minutes
Temps total 25 minutes
Portions: 4 people
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Add garlic and thyme, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes to coat in the sauce.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtéines: 35gFat: 18gLipides saturés: 10gCholéstérol: 130mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 400mgVitamine A: 500IUVitamine C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgFer: 1mg

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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