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Garlic Chicken with Parsley

Juicy garlic chicken sautéed with fresh parsley and served with an optional pan gravy — ready in about 30 minutes and perfect over rice or veggies!
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings:5 servings
Calories:262
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 21 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into 1–1½ inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil good quality
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon quartered, optional on the side
  • 1 cup chicken broth for optional gravy
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for gravy
  • 1 tablespoon flour heaping, for gravy

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken cubes dry with paper towels and toss them with the flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until very hot but not smoking.
  3. Add the chicken in one layer and cook without stirring for about 4–5 minutes to develop a crust, then turn and cook 3–5 more minutes until cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, combine the garlic and parsley in a small bowl. Add the butter and parsley mixture to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, shaking the pan to coat the chicken.
  5. Remove the chicken to a plate, leaving the browned bits, garlic, and parsley in the pan.
  6. For the gravy (optional): remove excess oil from the pan, melt the butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour. Cook for about a minute.
  7. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and cook over medium‑high heat, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens a bit.
  8. Serve the chicken with the gravy spooned over top and lemon on the side.

Notes

This dish can easily be made gluten‑free by tossing the chicken with cornstarch instead of flour. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or with steamed veggies. You can skip the gravy if you prefer a lighter dish. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}