Garlic Knot Chicken Recipe

cropped view of garlic knot chicken in a pan.

5 from 1 vote

My 20-minute garlic knot chicken breasts recipe turns a pizza shop favorite into a protein-packed main dish smothered with plenty of garlic butter!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 410kcal

Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts *
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter ¾ stick, divided
6 cloves garlic finely chopped**
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
lemon wedges optional, for serving

Instructions

Pat the breasts dry and cut them in half lengthwise to form 2 thinner cutlets. Season the chicken well with salt and pepper.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Place the all-purpose flour in a wide bowl. Coat the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Once hot, add in the chicken and cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Turn the heat to low and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant. Add in the parsley and stir to combine.
6 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top.
Remove from the heat and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, lemon wedges

Notes

*Using boneless, thinly-sliced chicken breasts works best for this recipe. If using thicker breasts, you will need to cook them longer (5-6 minutes per side).

**6 cloves of garlic was the perfect amount for this dish. But feel free to use more if you really want a garlick-y kick!

Tips:

For faster and more even cooking, I recommend setting the chicken out on the counter for about 30 minutes ahead of time to bring it close to room temp.
If you prefer to use chicken thighs, you will need to cook them longer.
Fully cooked chicken should reach an internal temp of 165°F before consuming.

Storage: Store garlic knot chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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