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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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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 and stock cubes 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.
 
SUBSTITUTES
  • 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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