Grilled Butterflied Chicken with Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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A juicy grilled chicken breast, butterflied and topped with a fragrant garlic herb butter that melts into every bite. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, unsalted butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally almost through, then open it like a book to butterfly, making the breast about twice as wide and even in thickness.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Mix well to make garlic herb butter and set aside.
Step 3: Brush both sides of each butterflied chicken breast with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly.
Step 4: Grill the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is golden with grill marks.
Step 5: Remove the chicken from the grill and immediately spread 2 tbsp of the garlic herb butter evenly over each breast so it melts into the warm meat. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.