Description
A simple yet exquisite dish that lifts ordinary chicken breasts with rich buttery garlic flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, thyme, and paprika.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, try marinating the chicken in the garlic butter for a few hours or overnight. Allows for fresh herbs and creative twists for variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 120mg