Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe features succulent chicken breasts baked to perfection with a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal prep time, ensuring a delicious and easy meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optionally, squeeze lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg