Garlic Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce
Garlic butter chicken is easy, budget-friendly and can be made in under 30 minutes!
If you’re on the lookout for an easy meal to add to your weekly rotation, this garlic chicken is perfect for you. It takes less than 30 minutes to put together but tastes so good! Serve it as an appetiser or pair with rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Tips for Tender Seared Chicken
Searing chicken is a great technique to lock in the juices and develop a golden-brown crust, adding depth of flavor to your dish. Read this step-by-step guide on how to sear chicken.
- Use a wide skillet or pan
- Sear chicken pieces over medium high heat
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Overcrowding can lead to steaming rather than searing
- Sear undisturbed or it wont brown properly
Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
This is an overview of all the ingredients and steps to make garlic butter chicken. Refer to the recipe card below for details
Ingredients
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Garlic: Lots of fresh garlic. Add as much as you like
- Flour: All purpose flour. This is used to lightly coat the chicken
- Herbs: Dried oregano and fresh parsley. Oregano
- Butter: Unsalted or salted butter works. Salt the chicken lightly if using salted butter
- Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice is ideal. Lime juice, vinegar or white wine works too
- Chicken broth: Homemade or store-bought chicken broth. Chicken stock cube works too
- Oil: Neutral cooking oil like vegetable oil, sunflower oil or canola oil. Olive oil can be used too
How to Make Garlic Butter Chicken
- Prep the chicken: Cut chicken breast or thighs into bite sized pieces. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture
- Season the chicken: Coat the chicken pieces with 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper and set aside for 15 minutes
- Prep garlic and herbs: Finely chop the garlic and fresh parsley
- Sear the chicken: On medium high flame, add some oil to the pan and layer the chicken pieces without overcrowding the pan. Fry until golden brown and cooked through on both sides
- Garlic butter sauce: On low flame, add butter and sauté garlic until lightly golden. Add flour and sauté for 30 seconds. Next add chicken broth, dried oregano and lemon juice. Simmer until the sauce thickens
- Add the seared chicken: Add seared chicken to the garlic butter sauce and mix well
- Garnish: Garnish with lots of fresh parsley. Serve with hot rice and sautéed vegetables
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Substitutes
No chicken broth?
Use 1/2 cube chicken bouillon or stock cube with 1/2 cup water
No lemon juice?
Lime juice, vinegar or white wine
No dried oregano?
Thyme, tarragon or Italian seasoning
No fresh parsley?
Chives or spring onions
No all-purpose flour?
Add 1 tbsp cornstarch to chicken broth. This will thicken the sauce
Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
This quick and easy butter garlic chicken recipe takes less than 30 minutes to put together and is made in one-pan! Serve it with rice and sautéed vegetables for an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
- 450g/1 lb chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
- 6-8 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2.5 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp oregano (dried)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or stock)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp parsley (fresh)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (crushed)
INSTRUCTIONS
PREP
- Cut 450g/1 lb chicken breasts into bite sized pieces. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and set aside for 15 minutes
- Finely chop garlic and fresh parsley
- Evenly coat chicken pieces with 2 tbsp of all purpose flour. This helps keep the chicken crispy on the outside without overcooking it
SEAR THE CHICKEN
- On medium flame, pan fry chicken in 2-3 tbsp of neutral flavoured oil until cooked through. Don't overcrowd the pan. Cook chicken in batches if required
- Chicken should be done in 4-5 minutes. Check a piece to ensure it’s cooked properly
MAKE THE SAUCE
- On low flame, sauté garlic in 2 tbsp butter until fragrant
- Add 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour and sauté for 30 seconds
- Add in 1 tbsp oregano, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp lemon juice and stir well
- Simmer until the sauce thickens
- When the sauce has thickened, add back the seared chicken
- Mix until chicken is coated in the sauce and warmed
- Take off the flame and garnish with fresh parsley
NOTES
TIPS
- Use unsalted butter as chicken broth or stock cube have added salt
- Serve immediately as the flour coating can turn soggy
- Don’t overcrowd the pan while searing the chicken or it might release excess moisture and steam
- If the sauce ends up being too salty, add some sugar or honey to balance it out
- Chicken broth: 1/2 cube chicken bouillon or stock cube with 1/2 cup water
- Lemon juice: Lime juice, vinegar or white wine
- Dried oregano: Thyme, tarragon or Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley: Chives or spring onions
- All purpose flour: Add 1 tbsp cornstarch to chicken broth. This will thicken the sauce
NUTRITION (per serving)
Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 6.3gProtein: 27.7gFat: 14.5gSaturated Fat: 4.8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 505mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 34mgIron: 87mg
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Nutrition Facts
Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
265
% Daily Value*
Fat
14.5
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
4.8
g
30
%
Cholesterol
80
mg
27
%
Sodium
505
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
6.3
g
2
%
Fiber
0.8
g
3
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
27.7
g
55
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
87
mg
483
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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