Pan-Seared Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter Sauce
A simple and delicious pan-seared chicken breast recipe served with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes without moving them, until the underside is golden brown.
Flip the chicken breasts and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.
Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice, then pour the garlic butter sauce over the cooked chicken breasts.
Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce from the skillet over the chicken.