Description
Enjoy a flavorful and crispy garlic butter chicken recipe featuring a Parmesan crusted coating, seared to golden perfection and finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasonings.
- Dredge the Chicken: Press each chicken breast or thigh into the flour mixture, ensuring all sides are coated thoroughly. Press lightly to help the coating adhere better.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until the exterior is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to rest.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant and aromatic.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the seared chicken back into the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the top of each piece. Let the chicken simmer for 1–2 minutes to soak in the rich flavors of the garlic butter.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot alongside mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use chicken with skin on and finish cooking in a preheated 400°F oven for 5 minutes after searing.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Pair this dish with your favorite side vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
