Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a simple yet flavorful way to prepare juicy chicken breasts in the oven. The garlic butter mixture keeps the chicken moist and adds a delicious savory taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Garlic Butter Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and brush generously with the garlic butter mixture, coating both sides.
- Bake the chicken: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, pound breasts to even thickness before baking.
- You can add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before the final 10 minutes of baking for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
