Description
This Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken recipe offers tender, golden-brown chicken breasts coated in a flavorful garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, the chicken is pan-fried until crispy and finished with a fresh lemon parsley garlic butter drizzle that elevates every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Coating
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For Cooking and Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets for even cooking and crispiness.
- Coat Chicken: In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Lightly dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess to avoid sogginess.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to low. Add butter to the skillet and melt it. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley to the melted garlic butter, combining well.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over each piece. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan; cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
