Description
Tender and flavorful garlic butter baked chicken breasts seared to perfection and oven-baked with a fragrant herb-infused butter sauce. This easy-to-make recipe delivers juicy chicken infused with garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Garlic Butter Herb Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Seasoning & Cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) ensuring it reaches the correct temperature for baking.
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, and rosemary until well combined.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until they develop a desirable golden-brown crust.
- Add Garlic Butter: Pour the garlic butter herb mixture evenly over the seared chicken, making sure all breasts are thoroughly coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet with chicken to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through but remains juicy.
- Substitute fresh herbs with 1 teaspoon each of dried if fresh are unavailable.
- For added flavor, baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or your favorite side dish for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
