🍗 Garlic Butter Chicken Skillet
🧾 Ingredients
4 chicken thighs or breasts
3 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
Season the chicken
Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
Heat the pan
Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken
Place chicken in the skillet and cook about 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the garlic butter
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Stir and spoon the melted garlic butter over the chicken for 1–2 minutes.
Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
With rice or mashed potatoes
With roasted vegetables
Or inside a wrap or sandwich
👍 Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for an even better aroma that will definitely make the neighbors ask what you’re cooking.
