Description
This easy garlic butter baked chicken breast recipe is a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Succulent chicken is coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and baked until tender and juicy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary to the melted butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optional: Baste the chicken with the sauce halfway through cooking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- A meat thermometer is recommended to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs.
- Marinating the chicken in the garlic butter mixture beforehand can enhance flavor.
- Serve with a side salad to balance the richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: N/A