Description
These Quick Sautéed Garlic Chicken Cutlets are juicy, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes. Seasoned with garlic, lemon, and parsley, they make the perfect easy weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or roasted veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee (regular or vegan)
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and slice into cutlets if desired for quicker cooking.
- Season both sides with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken cutlets and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and chicken stock, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce slightly reduces.
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use thin cutlets for even cooking and less time on the stove.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: garlic chicken cutlets, sautéed chicken breast, lemon garlic chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, skillet chicken recipe