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Golden pan-seared 30-Minute Garlic Chicken Recipe with glossy garlic sauce and fresh herbs
Emma Carter

30-Minute Garlic Chicken Recipe (Big Flavor, Minimal Prep)

A quick and flavorful garlic chicken made in one pan with simple ingredients. Perfect for busy days when you want a homemade meal fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper evenly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Reduce heat and add butter and minced garlic, spooning the butter over the chicken for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add lemon juice and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fully cooked.
  6. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 38gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 620mgVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Add vegetables to the pan for a complete one-pan meal.
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