Description
A flavor-packed dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- Coat the chicken breasts in the garlic butter mixture, ensuring they are well covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for a golden finish, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then drizzle with remaining garlic butter and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, customize with fresh herbs like basil or rosemary, or add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg