Description
Garlic Butter Chicken offers a perfect balance of lean protein and heart-healthy fats, providing a nutrient-dense dinner option without sacrificing flavor. The aromatic garlic boosts the immune system, while high-quality fats support cellular health.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
6 to 8 cloves Garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons Grass-Fed Butter
1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 handful Fresh Parsley, chopped
Juice of 0.5 Lemo
Sea Salt, to taste
Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
Red Pepper Flakes, optional
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season with sea salt and black pepper
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden-brown, then turn and cook for another 3 minutes
- Reduce heat to medium, move the chicken to the sides of the pan, and add the grass-fed butter to the center. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant
- Toss the chicken back into the center of the pan to coat with the garlic butter. Add lemon juice and red pepper flakes
- Turn off the heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and stir to combine
- Let sit for 2 minutes before serving
Notes
To achieve a proper sear, do not overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg