Foolproof Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and flavorful baked chicken breast recipe with a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- If some chicken breasts are thicker, pound them lightly for even cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano until smooth.
- Rub olive oil on both sides of the chicken breasts, then spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on top.
- Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
- Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for 5 to 10 minutes to lock in moisture and flavor.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the chicken to rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg