Description
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a simple, juicy, and flavorful dish where tender chicken is coated in a rich garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection, ideal for an easy weeknight meal or special dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Make Garlic Butter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs if using. Set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place in the greased baking dish.
- Coat Chicken: Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Spoon pan juices over chicken halfway through if desired.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
Notes
- Add grated Parmesan before baking for a cheesy crust.
- Include red pepper flakes in the butter for a spicy kick.
- Marinate chicken in garlic butter for 30 minutes before baking for deeper flavor.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
