Five Ingredient Dinner Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets
Five Ingredient Dinner Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets are a quick and delicious meal that transforms simple ingredients into a flavor-packed dish. Juicy chicken cutlets are seared to perfection in a rich garlic butter sauce, making them irresistible and perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With just five ingredients, you’ll have a satisfying dinner on the table in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter until slightly bubbling.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken cutlets for about 6-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip.
- Add minced garlic around the chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes until everything is browned and aromatic.
- Reduce heat slightly, add remaining butter, swirling it to coat the chicken and garlic.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added brightness, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cutlets before serving. Customize by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary or try using turkey or pork for variety.