Garlic Butter Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Flavor at Home
Learn how to prepare Garlic Butter Chicken that is juicy and flavorful, perfect for a delicious meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until golden on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over it.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic butter for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with side dishes like rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg