🥘 Quick & Flavor-Packed Garlic Butter Chicken

📝 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

1. Prep the Chicken:
   • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.