Description
This Garlic Herb Butter Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and bursting with fresh herb aromas. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or an elegant meal—deliciously golden on the outside, tender and juicy inside.
Ingredients
For the Garlic Herb Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon herbs of choice
- 2 teaspoons roughly chopped garlic (approximately 1 clove)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
For the Chicken
- 4 medium chicken breasts (or 2 large breasts halved into cutlets, approx. 2 pounds)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 cup water (if needed)
- ½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all herb butter ingredients until combined. Set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add white wine (or broth) to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits.
- Lower heat and add the prepared garlic herb butter to melt.
- Return chicken to the pan and spoon butter mixture over the top.
- Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, adding water if needed for moisture, until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve with extra pan sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Use any fresh herbs you enjoy—thyme, rosemary, basil, or chives work well.
- This dish pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American