Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: Easy Juicy Recipe for Dinner
A delicious and easy recipe for garlic butter baked chicken breast that results in juicy and flavorful chicken every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add minced garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes such as vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Baked Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner Recipe