Description
Juicy and flavorful garlic butter baked chicken breast—perfect for beginner cooks. A quick and healthy meal ready in just 35 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, parsley, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from heat and pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken, coating it evenly.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the chicken.
- Evenly sized chicken breasts cook more uniformly; pound thicker areas if needed.
- Baste the chicken halfway through baking for extra flavor and moisture.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a more vibrant taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg