Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a flavorful and easy way to prepare juicy chicken breasts in the oven. The combination of garlic, butter, and herbs creates a delicious coating that keeps the chicken moist and tender.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Mix Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over each piece, coating both sides.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting with pan juices halfway through.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Serve with rice, vegetables, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover chicken is great for sandwiches or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
