Description
Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the warmth of home to your dining table. Juicy chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, creating an irresistible aroma that fills the kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe promises to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy mouthwatering flavors in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 173 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg