Garlic Herb Chicken
Succulent chicken breasts coated in a savory garlic herb mixture, seared to golden perfection, and finished in a rich buttery broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Pat your chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and let it heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and golden.
- Make it flavorful: Remove the chicken and cook the minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant.
- Create the base: Add the butter to melt, then pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan.
- Introduce freshness: Stir in the fresh herbs, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken: Nestle the chicken back in the skillet and cover, simmering for another 5 minutes.
- Creamy finish: Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream, adjusting seasoning as needed.
Notes
If you have leftover chicken, chop it up for a delightful salad. Adjust garlic to taste for flavor balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, herb, dinner, main course, savory