Name: Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Recipe for Juicy Oven Perfection
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each); 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Description

This garlic butter baked chicken breast recipe yields tender, juicy chicken infused with rich garlic and herbs. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each)

4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and position rack in the center.

2. Pat chicken breasts dry and place in a greased baking dish.

3. In a bowl, whisk melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

4. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.

5. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. Remove from oven and let rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes.

7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Calories: 320
Sugar: 0
Sodium: 450
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 1
Fiber: 0
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 95

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