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A perfectly cooked garlic butter chicken dish, golden brown and glistening.

Quick way to grow garlic butter chicken with 4 ingredients

This recipe provides a simple and quick way to prepare delicious garlic butter chicken using only four main ingredients. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or when you need a fast and flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • tongs or spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cooking
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  3. Baste the chicken with the garlic butter as it cooks to keep it moist and flavorful.
Serving
  1. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice or fresh parsley before serving.