Description
A quick and easy recipe for juicy baked chicken breasts flavored with garlic and butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure they are evenly coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optionally, squeeze lemon juice over the chicken before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Reheat gently to keep the chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken, garlic butter, easy dinner, weeknight meal