Description
Succulent garlic chicken promises a flavor-packed journey through Mediterranean cuisine. Crispy, herb-infused chicken delivers a mouthwatering experience that will transport home cooks to sunny coastal kitchens.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Use paper towels to thoroughly dry chicken pieces, ensuring surface moisture is completely removed.
- Create a flavor blend by generously coating chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning on both surfaces.
- Prepare a large skillet by heating olive oil and butter over medium-high temperature until mixture is shimmering.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a golden-brown crust for approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Once chicken reaches a rich caramel color and is nearly cooked, transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and introduce remaining butter and olive oil.
- Quickly sauté minced garlic for 30-45 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without burning.
- Deglaze skillet by pouring chicken broth, using spatula to scrape accumulated flavor compounds from pan bottom.
- Allow liquid to simmer and reduce for roughly 2 minutes, concentrating sauce’s intensity.
- Introduce fresh lemon juice to brighten and balance sauce’s profile.
- Gently return chicken to skillet, thoroughly coating with garlic-infused sauce.
- Continue simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while sauce remains warm and vibrant.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use high-quality, fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity and aromatic profile.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to maintain proper heat distribution and achieve perfect browning.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular butter with ghee and ensure chicken broth is gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 571 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg