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Ingredients
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- 1½ pounds chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and flour until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear chicken in a single layer for 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
- Stir in garlic, butter, and lemon juice, scraping the pan for flavor.
- Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet for proper searing.
Experiment with fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95