Quick And Easy Dinner Recipes For Tonight
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Diet: low-carb and gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Start by patting the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving a good sear. Place the chicken in a medium bowl and toss it with the dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Ensure every piece is evenly coated with the seasoning. While the chicken rests for a moment, mince your garlic and chop the fresh parsley.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in two batches if necessary. Sear the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once the butter melts, toss in the minced garlic. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt. Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken and toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove the skillet from the heat immediately to prevent the garlic from overcooking. Garnish the chicken generously with the freshly chopped parsley. Serve the chicken immediately while the butter sauce is warm and silky. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables, a light side salad, or over a bed of fluffy rice or pasta to soak up all that extra garlic butter.