Garlic Butter Chicken in 20 Minutes

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper and use a meat mallet to pound the thickest part until the entire breast is a uniform 3/4 inch thickness.
2. Pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and smoked paprika.
3. Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer and barely smoke.
4. Carefully lay the chicken breasts in the pan. Sear undisturbed for 5–7 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms and the meat releases easily from the pan.
5. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Reduce heat to medium. Add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
7. Continually spoon the melting garlic butter over the chicken breasts to baste them until cooked through.
8. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley into the glaze before serving.