Description

Juicy chicken breasts (or thighs) seared to golden perfection and bathed in a decadent garlic‑butter sauce with a splash of broth, finished with fresh herbs and lemon — elegant enough for guests, simple enough for weeknights.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for finishing)

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Instructions

**Prep & Season:** Pat chicken dry; season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
**Sear:** Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a hot skillet over medium‑high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 min per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
**Make Sauce:** Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining butter; when melted, sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in broth, scraping up browned bits to form a silky sauce.
**Finish:** Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and simmer 2 minutes. Optional: squeeze lemon juice over and garnish with parsley.
**Serve:** Plate chicken with a drizzle of sauce. Enjoy immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Use bone‑in thighs or drumsticks—just increase cooking time and check until 165 °F internally.
Italian seasoning can be substituted with oregano, basil, thyme, or a simple salt‑pepper‑garlic combo.
Make it creamy by stirring in a splash of heavy cream, or thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
Try this sauce on pork chops, shrimp, or tofu for an easy twist.