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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast cooked in a rich garlic herb butter sauce, juicy oven baked chicken breasts with golden seasoning

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

Emily Wilson
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make in the oven. Boneless chicken breasts are coated in a rich garlic butter mixture, baked to tender perfection, and finished with fresh herbs and optional lemon for brightness. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving with rice and roasted vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 6 to 8 ounces each
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • lemon wedges optional for serving

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully heat.
    2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If needed, gently pound to even thickness. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme.
    3. Make the garlic butter: In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Stir well until fragrant.
    4. Assemble: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over each piece, ensuring the tops are fully coated.
    5. Bake: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The edges should be lightly golden and the butter bubbling.
    6. Optional broil: For additional browning, broil for 2 to 3 minutes while watching carefully.
    7. Rest: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.

Notes

For extra moisture, spoon some of the melted garlic butter from the baking dish over the chicken before serving. If using larger chicken breasts, slice them horizontally before baking to ensure even cooking. Always use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking.
Nutrition Facts:
•Calories: 320 kcal 
•Carbohydrates: 1 g 
•Protein: 38 g 
•Fat: 18 g 
•Saturated Fat: 9 g 
•Cholesterol: 115 mg 
•Sodium: 420 mg 
•Potassium: 620 mg 
•Fiber: 0 g 
•Sugar: 0 g 
•Vitamin A: 450 IU 
•Vitamin C: 4 mg 
•Calcium: 25 mg 
•Iron: 1 mg