Description
A quick and easy recipe for flavorful sautéed garlic chicken cutlets, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley)
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 8 thin cutlets.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Heat the olive or avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken cutlets for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and set aside. Lower the heat, add butter and minced garlic to the pan, and sauté until golden.
- Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice, scraping the pan for flavor. Return chicken to the skillet and cover to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve chicken topped with the sauce.
Notes
For variations, add vegetables to the sauce or substitute chicken with turkey or pork. Serve with rice, quinoa, steamed vegetables, salad, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg