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Garlic Butter Grilled Chicken Breasts

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat grill to medium-high.
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low; cook garlic 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and marked.
  6. Brush generously with garlic butter during last few minutes.
  7. Rest a few minutes.
  8. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the garlic butter sauce. This chicken pairs perfectly with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad. If you don't have a grill, you can also cook these in a grill pan or a regular skillet.