Description
A delightful dish that combines succulent chicken with a rich, buttery sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. Lower the heat, add the remaining tablespoon of butter, and melt it.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet, deglaze the pan, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, drizzle the sauce over it, and let it simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For variations, consider adding cream for a richer sauce or red pepper flakes for spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: butter chicken, skillet recipe, easy dinner