Here’s a flavorful Garlic Chicken recipe that’s simple and delicious:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked at this point. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Cook the Garlic:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Make the Sauce:
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice (if using). Add the dried thyme and oregano. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken:
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the garlic sauce over the top.
- Cover and let the chicken simmer in the garlic sauce for about 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Garnish and Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and spoon the garlic sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or sautéed vegetables.
This garlic chicken is aromatic, tender, and packed with garlicky goodness!
