Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken breasts into a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) for perfectly cooked chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For richer flavor, you can substitute chicken breasts for thighs. Allow the butter to brown slightly for an added nutty taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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