![]() If marinating for longer than an hour, go ahead and let it marinate in the fridge. You can let your chicken marinate overnight in the refrigerator if needed any longer and your chicken might start to break down too much due to the presence of acid and sodium. If you only have time for a 30-minute marinade, leave the chicken out at room temperature. The longer you let your chicken thighs marinate, the better they'll be. Here's everything you need to know to make them the best they can be: Whether you're looking for a date night star or a simple weeknight dinner, these baked boneless, skinless chicken thighs are the answer. Here at Delish, we happen to be partial to chicken thighs: they're juicy, tender, and absolutely delicious (especially when marinated in a simple honey mustard-esque sauce). Simple Salads – This chicken tastes great with creamy cucumber salad, spring mix salad, or a classic wedge salad.Weeknight chicken dinners can get a bad reputation for being dry and bland, but that couldn't be less true here.Roasted Veggies – While the garlic chicken recipe cooks in the pan, prep smashed brussels sprouts, baked ratatouille, oven roasted mushrooms, or roasted asparagus.Rice Or Noodles – Make classic rice or pasta, or make zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or spaghetti squash in the oven.Easy Mashes – Try mashed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, or mashed cauliflower for a classic pairing.Garlic butter chicken pairs with almost anything! Here are a few of my favorite dishes to serve with it. Freeze: Place portions in freezer bags and freeze for up to 4 months.You can also bake in the oven at 350 degrees F, covered in foil to prevent drying out. Reheat: Warm leftover garlic butter chicken in the microwave on medium power until just heated through, then transfer to the sauce in a pan until hot (this keeps the chicken from overcooking and the sauce from burning).Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.Add extra garnishes – Try assorted fresh herbs, parmesan cheese, a squeeze of lemon juice, or red pepper flakes on this garlic chicken recipe for an extra burst of flavor.Add it to the pan carefully when deglazing. Upgrade your broth – Substitute dry white wine for chicken broth (in part, or altogether).Switch the seasonings – Substitute the herb blend in this recipe with equal parts of your favorite seasoning mix or try lemon garlic chicken instead.Or, slice chicken breast into strips or bite-sized pieces before cooking (this will reduce cooking time). ![]() Try different cuts of chicken – Instead of chicken breast, try chicken thighs.Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Sear on both sides until golden and fully cooked. In a large skillet, heat the oil and add chicken in a single layer. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and dried herbs. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below. This section shows how to make butter garlic chicken breast, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. Since the garlic is the star of the sauce, I don’t recommend substituting garlic powder. ![]() Garlic – Mince it fresh for the most mouthwatering garlic butter sauce for chicken, or get jarred minced garlic to save time.Chicken Broth – Use prepared chicken broth to save time, or substitute homemade bone broth.Use less salt on the chicken if you use salted butter. Butter– I almost always prefer unsalted butter so that I can control the salt content, but any variety on hand will work.Olive Oil – Helps butter cook at higher temperatures without taking on a burnt taste.You could also simply substitute Italian seasoning instead. Dried Herbs – Including dried thyme, dried oregano, dried rosemary, and dried parsley.Sea Salt & Black Pepper – For basic seasoning on the chicken.Chicken – This garlic chicken recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you can make it with boneless chicken thighs as well.For measurements, see the recipe card below. ![]() This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this garlic butter chicken recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. ![]()
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