Chicken Breast

🍗 Garlic Butter Chicken Breast (Pan-Seared)

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  
• 1 tsp paprika (optional, for flavor + color)
  
• 1 tsp garlic powder
  
• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
• 2 tbsp butter
  
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  
• Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
  

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the chicken
   
   Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
   
   If thick, slice horizontally or pound to even thickness (helps it cook evenly).
   
   
2. Season
   
   Rub with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder on both sides.
   
   
3. Heat the pan
   
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   
   
4. Cook chicken
   
   Add chicken and cook for about 5–7 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
   
   Don’t move it too much—this helps get a golden crust.
   
   
5. Add garlic butter
   
   Lower heat slightly. Add butter and minced garlic.
   
   Spoon the melted butter over the chicken for 1–2 minutes.
   
   
6. Check doneness
   
   Internal temp should reach 75°C (165°F).
   
   Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
   
7. Serve
   
   Garnish with parsley and serve with rice, veggies, or salad.
   
   

💡 Tips

• Don’t overcook—this is the #1 reason chicken gets dry.
  
• Letting it rest keeps it juicy.
  
• You can add lemon juice at the end for freshness.