Garlic Butter Chicken

Crispy garlic butter chicken coated in a light seasoning and tossed in a rich, lemony butter sauce. Made in one pan with simple ingredients—ready in under 30 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken breast recipe, garlic butter chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Servings

Calories 314kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

In a medium bowl or large zip-top bag, combine the cornstarch, salt, Italian seasoning, and granulated garlic. Mix until everything is evenly blended. Add the chicken pieces and toss until each piece is fully coated.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until it just starts to shimmer. Add the coated chicken pieces in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook without moving them for about 4 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
Flip the chicken and continue cooking for another 4 minutes, or until fully cooked through and nicely browned on both sides. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown slightly.
Pour in the white wine and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
Add the butter and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss well to coat each piece in the buttery garlic sauce. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Air Fryer Method

Want to keep things a little lighter? The air fryer’s got your back.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray, then arrange the coated chicken pieces in a single layer—no overlapping. Give the tops a quick spray, too. Cook for about 10-14 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

While the chicken's crisping up, make the sauce in a skillet on the stove. Just sauté the garlic, add the wine, let it reduce, then stir in the butter and lemon juice until melted and smooth. Toss the air-fried chicken in the warm sauce just before serving.

Crispy, saucy, and still easy. Win-win.

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