Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475.

Step 2

Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Drizzle in the olive oil.

Step 4

Add the chicken and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side until browned (but not cooked through).

Step 5

Transfer browned chicken to preheated oven (if not using an oven-safe skillet, transfer chicken to a greased baking dish first). Bake chicken for about 15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should read 165 degrees).

Step 6

In a small bowl combine butter, garlic powder, minced garlic, and fresh herbs (see notes for using dried herbs) and mash/mix with a fork until combined.

Step 7

When chicken is finished cooking, immediately top with a hearty spoonful of the garlic butter mixture. Allow it to melt over the chicken for a minute or two before slicing chicken. Enjoy!