Description
Garlic butter baked chicken breast is a simple, yet scrumptiously satisfying dish that’s packed with flavor. Juicy chicken marinated in garlic and butter, baked to perfection with a golden-brown crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and drizzle the garlic butter over it, ensuring to cover well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours. Rest the chicken for a few minutes after baking to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg