📝 Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for a kick)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Chicken:
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook:
- Heat olive oil + 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Add Flavor:
- Lower heat, add remaining butter, garlic, and chili flakes.
- Sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Squeeze lemon juice over chicken and toss in the garlic butter.
- Serve:
- Plate chicken, drizzle extra garlic butter from the pan.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Perfect with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
✨ Tips
- Use boneless, skinless chicken for super quick cooking.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach to the pan for a one-pan meal.
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream at the end.
