Description
A succulent and juicy baked chicken breast infused with aromatic garlic butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season the chicken breasts with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
For more flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg