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Simple Garlic Butter Chicken

A delicious and quick garlic butter chicken that makes a perfect weeknight dinner.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 16, 2026
Simple Garlic Butter Chicken
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
25 minutes
Serves
4

This garlic butter chicken is one of my favorite go to meals when the day gets away from me. It is simple enough for beginners but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen thanks to the rich sauce.

My top tip is to make sure your skillet is nice and hot before adding the chicken. This helps you get that perfect golden brown sear on the outside while keeping the meat juicy and tender on the inside.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in the chicken broth and oregano, then let it simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.

  6. 6

    Stir in the lemon juice and place the chicken back into the skillet to coat it in the sauce.

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

💡 Tips

Serve this chicken over a bed of fluffy rice or steamed vegetables to soak up the extra garlic butter sauce. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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