Description
A simple and delicious garlic-butter baked chicken breast recipe that guarantees juicy results with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1½–2 tsp)
- Salt, to taste (start with 1 tsp)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic and let sit for 1–2 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish in a single layer. Pour the garlic butter evenly over the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon any pooled garlic butter over the breasts and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use olive oil or vegan butter. For added flavor, consider adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, garlic, baked, easy recipe, weeknight dinner