Description
Juicy, tender Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast coated in a rich garlic-butter sauce and baked to perfection. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners, this family-favorite recipe is effortless, versatile, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing dish)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Assemble: Place seasoned chicken in the greased baking dish. Pour garlic butter sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Bake: Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes, basting with the butter sauce halfway through. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Broil (Optional): For a golden finish, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze individually wrapped chicken breasts for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven or microwave on medium power to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Garlic butter chicken, baked chicken breast, easy chicken recipe, garlic chicken dinner, juicy chicken recipe