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Garlic Herb Chicken

Garlic Herb Chicken that Melts in Your Mouth Every Time

This Garlic Herb Chicken is both an effortless weeknight dinner and perfect for special occasions, delivering rich flavors and tenderness every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or avocado oil.
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh garlic is essential.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped Can substitute with fresh basil or thyme.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves Adjust herbs based on availability.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can substitute with dairy-free margarine.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Can substitute with red wine vinegar.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
For the Mashed Potatoes
  • 2 pounds Russet Potatoes Can substitute with Yukon Gold.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or plant-based milk.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • large pot
  • potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Herb Chicken
  1. Begin by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Rub minced garlic, parsley, and thyme over the chicken.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken, cooking for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through, basting with butter at the end.
  3. Transfer the chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar and stir until caramelized. Add chicken broth and let simmer until thickened.
  4. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook cubed russet potatoes for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and return to the pot to steam off moisture.
  5. Mash the potatoes with butter and heavy cream until smooth, adjusting with more cream if needed, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve mashed potatoes as a bed for the chicken, drizzling with the glaze and garnishing with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, let chicken rest before slicing and adjust sauce thickness as desired. Mashed potatoes should be creamy, adjusted with butter and cream.

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