Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: A Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken is a delicious and easy recipe perfect for home cooks looking to make juicy chicken breasts with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and thyme, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter over the chicken breasts, making sure they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing for better juiciness.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg