boneless chicken breast

Here’s a simple and flavorful boneless chicken breast recipe you can make in under 30 minutes: Garlic Butter Chicken Breast.

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🍗 Garlic Butter Chicken Breast

Servings: 2–4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15–20 min

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

• 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

• Optional: a splash of lemon juice or a few lemon slices

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the Chicken:

   • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

   • Slice in half horizontally if they’re thick, or pound to even thickness (~1/2 inch).

   • Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. Sear the Chicken:

   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add chicken and cook for 4–6 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C).

   • Remove and set aside.

3. Make Garlic Butter Sauce:

   • Reduce heat to medium-low.

   • In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t let garlic burn).

   • Optional: Add a splash of lemon juice or a few slices of lemon for brightness.

4. Bring it Together:

   • Return chicken to the pan.

   • Spoon garlic butter over chicken.

   • Sprinkle with parsley.

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🍽️ Serve with:

• Mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, rice, or over a salad.