Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets for Weeknights
Garlic butter chicken cutlets are a quick and comforting skillet dinner made with tender chicken cooked in rich garlic butter and Italian herbs. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a flavorful homemade meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
- Measuring Spoons
- Tongs or spatula
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour for dredging
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice or pound the chicken breasts into thin cutlets.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, then lightly dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken cutlets until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat and melt the butter in the skillet.
- Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter over the cutlets.
- Finish with lemon juice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, reduce the butter slightly and add a splash of chicken broth. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.