Description
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken is a delightful and simple dish that transforms everyday chicken breasts into a succulent, flavor-packed meal. With its rich blend of garlic and butter, this recipe ensures each bite is bursting with savory goodness.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic; stir well.
- Add chopped rosemary and thyme into the garlic butter mixture.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour garlic butter mixture over it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter sauce for at least one hour or overnight.
Feel free to swap out herbs based on your preference; parsley or oregano work well too.
Pair with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter sauce for at least one hour or overnight. Feel free to swap out herbs based on your preference; parsley or oregano work well too. Pair with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.