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Golden brown pan-seared chicken cutlets drizzled with a glossy garlic butter sauce and fresh parsley.

Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Chicken Cutlets

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken cutlets to the skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  6. Reduce skillet heat to medium and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
  7. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the fond. Simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.
  9. Whisk in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
  10. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the cutlets to glaze before serving.