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Garlic Butter Chicken

Garlic Butter Chicken

This Easy Garlic Butter Chicken recipe combines juicy chicken with a flavorful garlic butter sauce for a quick, impressive meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, melt half of the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice along with the remaining butter; let bubble for about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the sauce over seasoned chicken in the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Serve hot, drizzled with the garlic butter sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 24g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can swap the chicken for shrimp or tofu, and add in vegetables for a healthier twist.

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