Description
Tender grilled chicken breasts basted with a rich mixture of butter, fresh garlic, and parsley for a savory finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to uniform thickness with a meat mallet.
- Rub chicken with olive oil and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place chicken on grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- During the final 3 minutes of cooking, spread the garlic butter mixture over each breast.
- Remove chicken when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest on a plate for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American