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Garlic Butter Chicken for Weight Loss

Recipe by Ian Fujimoto on InstagramAdded 1 August 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A low‑calorie garlic butter chicken that’s bursting with savory flavor and a hint of citrus. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner, it provides plenty of protein without the heaviness of traditional butter‑based dishes.

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Garlic Butter Chicken for Weight Loss by Ian Fujimoto, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter.

  3. When the butter has melted and begins to foam, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Garlic smells fragrant and remains pale. Stir briefly so it does not burn in the foaming butter.

  4. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is golden outside and cooked through at the center. Turn pieces so both sides brown evenly.

  5. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, cooking for an additional minute to combine the flavors.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Lemon and parsley are mixed through the pan juices. Stir briefly to coat the chicken before serving.

  6. Serve immediately, optionally over a bed of steamed vegetables or a small portion of whole‑grain rice.

Tips while you cook

Season before cooking
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper before adding them to the skillet.
Add garlic after butter foams
Wait until the butter melts and begins to foam, then sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
Cook chicken evenly
Cook the chicken 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Add lemon and parsley at the end
Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley and cook for an additional minute before serving.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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