Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare juicy chicken breasts. The combination of garlic, butter, and herbs creates a deliciously moist and tender chicken dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken: Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Make the garlic butter sauce: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Bake the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter sauce over them.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Spoon the garlic butter sauce from the baking dish over the chicken and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- You can customize the herbs in the garlic butter sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add a squeeze of lemon juice for a citrusy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
