Description
Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts seared in a skillet and finished with a rich, aromatic garlic butter baste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place chicken in the pan and sear for 5-7 minutes without moving them until golden brown.
- Flip the breasts and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Spoon the melting garlic butter over the chicken repeatedly for 2-3 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes.
- Pour the remaining garlic butter and fresh parsley over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American