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Good and Easy Garlic Chicken

This good and easy garlic chicken requires just 5 pantry ingredients and 25 minutes to make! It is the ultimate fuss-free weeknight dinner, featuring golden, pan-seared chicken breasts coated in savory spices and rich butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 214
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt, and onion powder.
  4. Sauté for 7 to 10 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Verify the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For the absolute best results, pat your chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels before seasoning. This ensures the spices adhere perfectly and creates a beautiful golden crust when searing in the hot butter.