Classic Pan-Seared Garlic Butter Chicken

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  2 pieces
• Garlic

  4 cloves
• Unsalted butter

  4 tablespoons
• Olive oil

  1 tablespoon
• Salt

  0.5 teaspoon
• Black pepper

  0.3 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley

  2 tablespoons

All Steps

1. 1

   Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C). Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, tented with foil to keep warm.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

4. 4

   Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the garlic butter sauce over the chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly.

5. 5

   Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.