Butter Garlic Chicken

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Add salt and pepper to the chicken pieces and set aside for 15 minutes.
  3. 3Mince the garlic cloves.
  4. 4Evenly coat the chicken pieces with all-purpose flour.
  5. 5On medium flame, pan-fry the chicken in neutral-flavored oil until cooked through.
  6. 6Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
  7. 7On low flame, sauté garlic in unsalted butter until fragrant.
  8. 8Add all-purpose flour and sauté for 30 seconds.
  9. 9Mix in oregano, chicken broth, and lemon juice, then stir well.
  10. 10Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  11. 11When the sauce has thickened, add black pepper and the fried chicken.
  12. 12Mix until the chicken is coated in the sauce and warmed through.
  13. 13Take off the flame and garnish with parsley or your preferred herb.
  14. 14Serve as an appetizer or with pasta.

Ingredients

  • 450 g chicken breasts
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2.5 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp neutral flavoured oil
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • parsley
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use unsalted butter as chicken broth or stock cube have added salt.
  • Serve immediately or the flour coating will turn soggy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan while frying the chicken or it won't brown properly.