Garlic Herb Butter Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Garlic Herb Butter
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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3 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
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1 tablespoon herbs of choice
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2 teaspoons garlic, roughly chopped (approximately 1 clove)
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1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
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2 tablespoons shallots, roughly chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste, omit if using salted butter)
→ Chicken
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4 medium chicken breasts or 2 large chicken breasts halved into cutlets, approximately 2 pounds
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Salt, to taste
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Fresh black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons avocado oil or other neutral oil
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1 cup water (if needed)
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½ cup chicken broth
# Instructions:
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Add all ingredients for garlic herb butter to a food processor bowl. Process until mixture is completely smooth and well-combined. Set aside.
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Thoroughly season chicken breasts on all sides with salt and fresh black pepper to taste. Set aside.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add avocado oil and swirl the pan to coat completely. Continue warming the skillet over medium heat until the oil is hot and shimmering.
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When the oil is hot, add chicken breasts to the skillet, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Sear chicken breasts for 4 minutes, then gently check the underside for burning. If burning occurs, flip immediately. Otherwise, cook for an additional minute and then flip.
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Cook the chicken on the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes, or until the chicken is firm and fully cooked. If needed, cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low for 2-3 minutes to ensure thorough cooking. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside to rest.
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If any burnt spots remain in the skillet, carefully pour 1 cup of water into the hot skillet. Allow the water to boil, then discard. Reduce heat to low.
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Pour chicken broth into the skillet and use a spatula or whisk to scrape up any browned bits. Bring the liquid to a low boil, then simmer until the mixture reduces by 50%.
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Once the liquid is reduced to approximately ⅓ cup, add the prepared garlic herb butter to the skillet. Stir or whisk until the butter is completely melted.
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Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Remove the skillet from heat and plate chicken breasts with desired sides. Serve immediately.