Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Recipe is simple, juicy and full of flavor. It is perfect for busy days. The chicken stays tender and moist in the oven.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish. This prevents sticking and helps easy cleanup.
Prepare the chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry using paper towels. This helps seasoning stick better and improves baking texture.
Make garlic butter
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme and dried parsley.
Season the chicken
- Place chicken in baking dish. Brush garlic butter mixture over both sides evenly.
Bake the chicken
- Put dish in oven. Bake for twenty-five minutes until chicken is cooked through and juicy.
Rest before serving
- Remove chicken from oven. Let it rest five minutes. This keeps the juices inside.
Garnish and serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve warm and enjoy tender garlic butter flavor.
Notes
- Use similar size chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Do not overbake or chicken becomes dry.
- Let chicken rest before cutting.
- Fresh garlic gives stronger flavor.
- Add lemon juice for brightness.