Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
A simple yet delicious baked chicken breast coated with garlic and butter for a flavorful experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the melted butter with minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over them and ensure they are well-coated.
- Arrange lemon slices on top if desired for added zing.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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