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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe delivers juicy and flavorful chicken with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 breasts
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • for serving lemon wedges

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  3. Combine melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
  4. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour garlic butter mixture over each breast.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a golden top (optional).
  7. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve warm with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for at least 30 minutes before baking.