Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe is great if you want to make chicken that tastes great and is easy to make. It has a lot of flavor, is moist, and is really easy to make. It will quickly become a family favorite. This recipe is a must-try, no matter how experienced you are in the kitchen. Keep reading to learn how to make this delicious dinner and wow your family and friends with your cooking talents.
Ingredients for the Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
- 4 chicken breasts with no skin or bones
- Five tablespoons of butter that has not been salted and is melted
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- One teaspoon of paprika
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Two teaspoons of olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Optional lemon wedges for serving
Getting Ready
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) so that it gets to the correct temperature by the time you’re ready to cook the chicken.
- Use paper towels to dry off the chicken breasts. This makes the spice stick better and makes the outside nice and crispy. Add a lot of salt and pepper to both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Put the melted butter, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsley, and paprika in a small bowl. combination thoroughly to make a tasty garlic butter combination.
- Put the olive oil in a big skillet that can go in the oven and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the hot oil and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. This procedure keeps the liquids in and gives the chicken a nice color.
- Take the skillet off the heat. Make sure the chicken breasts are well covered by pouring the garlic butter mixture over them. Put the skillet in the oven that has already been warmed and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Note on Cooking
- Make sure the chicken breasts are all the same thickness so they cook evenly.
- Basting the chicken with the garlic butter mixture midway through baking can make it taste better.
- An oven-safe skillet makes it easy to move from the burner to the oven.
How to Serve
You may serve Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast with a lot of different side dishes. Here are some ideas for how to serve your meal:
- Serve with steamed veggies like broccoli, green beans, or carrots.
- For a light and healthful meal, serve with a fresh garden salad.
- Add a serving of mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes to make the dinner more filling.
- Add some rice or quinoa to soak up the tasty garlic butter sauce.
Advice
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before cooking to give them an extra kick of flavor.
- Add a little bit of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter combination if you want your food hotter.
- If you have them, use fresh herbs to make the flavor stronger.
- You may keep leftover chicken in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container.
Time to Get Ready
- Time to get ready: 10 minutes
- Time to cook: 25 minutes
- Time: 35 minutes in total
Information about Nutrition
- Each serving has 320 calories.
- 30 grams of protein per serving
- 480 mg of sodium per serving
This recipe for Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is sure to impress everyone. It has a deep, buttery garlic flavor and tender, juicy chicken that make it great for any dinner. It’s easy to make and full of flavor, making it great for busy weeknights or a memorable meal. If you attempt this dish, you’ll probably want to make it again and again. Have fun cooking and enjoy your tasty dish!
Another Garlic Butter Cooked Chicken Breast Recipe Variation
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts with no bones or skin
- Melted 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- Four cloves of garlic, chopped up
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Lemon wedges (optional)
How to do it
- Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) before you start.
- Put the chicken breasts in a dish for baking.
- Mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Put the garlic butter mix on top of the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- You can squeeze lemon juice over the chicken before serving if you want.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking to add more flavor.
- Add a salad or other veggies on the side to make it a full meal.
Time and Category
- Time to get ready: 10 minutes
- Time to cook: 25 minutes
- Main Course Category
- Baking is the method.
- American food
Nutritional Facts for One Chicken Breast Serving
- 280 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fats: 15g
- 7 grams of saturated fat
- 7g of unsaturated fat
- Trans fat: 0g
- 1g of carbohydrates
- 0g of fiber
- 33 grams of protein
- Cholesterol: 95 mg