Charo Chicken Lemon Garlic Butter Recipe Patched [better] -

Heat olive oil in a stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken — do not crowd the pan. Sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.

| Problem | The Patch | |--------|-----------| | Sauce separates into oily mess | Use cold butter cubes + low heat + whisk constantly | | Garlic tastes bitter or burnt | Bloom garlic in oil before adding butter, not after | | Chicken skin is flabby | Dry-brine overnight + start skin-side down in a cold pan | | Lemon flavor disappears | Add lemon juice off heat + zest at the very end | charo chicken lemon garlic butter recipe patched

Optional: A splash of chicken broth to thin the sauce if using as a dip. Heat olive oil in a stainless steel or