Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breasts
This easy and comforting Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich garlic butter sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts juicy and tender
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted rich and creamy
- 4 cloves garlic, minced provides depth of flavor
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley adds a hint of freshness
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme contributes warm earthiness
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika imparts mild smokiness
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances overall flavors
Optional Serving
- as needed lemon wedges for serving adds brightness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to the desired temperature to ensure it’s ready for cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well blended.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish, ensuring they are placed apart for even cooking.
Cooking
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake the chicken breasts in the preheated oven until they are cooked through.
- Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the chicken breasts warm, optionally with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For best results, pat the chicken dry before applying the butter mixture and allow the butter to cool slightly before mixing with garlic. Marinating the chicken in the garlic butter mixture can enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mg
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