How to Make Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Butter Chicken
1. Prep the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with paprika, salt, and pepper. This adds flavor and helps develop a beautiful golden crust.
2. Sear the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant. Add Italian seasoning and honey (if using). Stir well.
4. Return the Chicken
Place the chicken back in the skillet, spooning the garlic butter over each piece. Let it simmer in the sauce for 2–3 more minutes so the flavors can marry.
5. Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Serving Ideas
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With mashed potatoes or rice to soak up that garlic butter sauce
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Over a bed of pasta for a simple but stunning meal
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Alongside roasted veggies or a crisp green salad
Tips for Success
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Don’t overcrowd the skillet—sear in batches if needed.
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Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
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Use chicken thighs for an even juicier, richer flavor.
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Make it creamy by adding a splash of heavy cream to the butter sauce.
Final Thoughts
If you’re looking for a go-to chicken recipe that’s fast, flavorful, and absolutely irresistible, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Butter Chicken is the answer. It’s the kind of dish that gets requested again and again—and once you taste that buttery garlic goodness, you’ll understand why.
