Garlic Butter Pan-Seared Chicken Cutlets
Golden, tender chicken cutlets drenched in a silky garlic butter sauce — quick, comforting, and packed with flavor in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Skillet Meals
- Method: Pan-Seared, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
Pat chicken cutlets dry.
Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge each cutlet lightly in the mixture, shaking off excess.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; cook in batches if needed.
Sear 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, scraping up browned bits. Add garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds.
Return chicken to pan. Spoon garlic butter over cutlets.
Sprinkle with parsley and finish with lemon juice if using. Let warm for 1 minute.
Notes
Make sure the chicken is dry before dredging for the best golden crust.
Don’t overcook garlic — it becomes bitter quickly.
Great served with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or a crisp green salad.
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