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Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken for Cozy Weeknights

Close-up of Skillet Garlic Butter Chicken pieces in a cast-iron pan, glistening with sauce and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

A simple and flavorful skillet chicken dish with garlic butter sauce, inspired by Texas Roadhouse. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1ยฝ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5โ€“6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt butter, scraping up flavorful bits. Add minced garlic and cook for 1โ€“2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and simmer for 1โ€“2 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • This chicken is great for weeknight dinners or dinner parties.
  • Keep ingredients on hand to make this recipe often.

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Keywords: skillet chicken, garlic butter chicken, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, Texas Roadhouse style, comfort food