Garlic Butter Chicken Breast with Herbs
Simple and flavorful, this garlic butter chicken breast will become a household staple. This easy dinner is made with just a few ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons canola oil +more for drizzling
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
Seasoning Mix
- ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, make the seasoning mix by combining the rosemary, thyme, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Prep the chicken. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breast. Cover each breast with plastic wrap and use a meat tenderizer to pound each breast to about ¾ inch to 1 inch (max) in thickness. Drizzle with oil. Evenly season each breast with the seasoning mix.
- Add oil to a skillet set on medium to medium-high heat. Note: If you are using a cast iron skillet, make sure it is only set to medium heat.
- Ensure the oil is hot and place the smooth side down of the chicken first. Sear for about 7 minutes. While it is searing, don't touch or move it...just let it be.Tip: Sear in batches if the pan is too small.
- Once the chicken has achieved a golden brown crust, flip the chicken over and sear the other side for 5-7minutes until it's golden brown.
- Now that both sides are seared, move the chicken to the side of the pan.Add the butter to the skillet to melt.Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Set the heat to medium-high heat and add the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth to deglaze the pan. The broth will bubble and steam so be careful!Stir the chicken around and let the liquid simmer until it reduces to half (about 2 minutes).
- Once the chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, remove it from the heat.Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!