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Garlic Herb Chicken Recipe Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Garlic Herb Chicken is an easy dinner that fits perfectly into a busy weeknight meal. This quick chicken recipe delivers a flavorful simple herb chicken dish the whole family will enjoy for a satisfying family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • Half cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels then season both sides with salt and pepper. Press the garlic, parsley, and thyme mixture onto the chicken and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to absorb the flavors.
  2. Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Place chicken breasts in the pan without moving to form a golden crust about 5–6 minutes. Flip them over and cook another 5–6 minutes. Add butter and spoon the melted butter over the chicken as it finishes cooking. Once chicken hits 165 degrees Fahrenheit inside, remove and cover with foil.
  3. In the same pan add brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Stir over medium heat until sugar melts and caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth scraping pan bits and simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens and reduces by half. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. While chicken cooks, peel and chop potatoes evenly. Boil in salted water until tender about 15–20 minutes, then drain well. Mash the potatoes with butter and heavy cream until creamy, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve by placing a chicken breast atop a bed of mashed potatoes and spoon the thickened sauce generously over and around the dish. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy while hot.

Notes

  • For extra juicy chicken, brine the breasts in salted water for 30 minutes before cooking
  • The internal temperature of chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit for food safety
  • If your chicken breasts are very thick, pound them to an even thickness for uniform cooking
  • The pan sauce can be made thicker by adding a cornstarch slurry or thinner by adding more broth
  • Fresh herbs work best for this recipe, but you can substitute with half the amount of dried herbs in a pinch

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