Description
A simple and flavorful dish, this baked chicken breast is coated in garlic butter and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a small bowl and mix in the minced garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken and coat each piece well.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) inside.
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes after baking.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Letting the chicken rest after baking ensures the juices remain locked in, keeping the meat tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: garlic butter, baked chicken, easy chicken recipes, dinner recipes, healthy chicken