Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Recipe That’s Juicy and Easy
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter baked chicken breast that results in juicy and flavorful chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add minced garlic, thyme, and paprika. Stir until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg