Garlic Butter Chicken: The Juicy, Simple Dinner You’ll Love
Enjoy this easy and delicious garlic butter chicken recipe that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add garlic.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet for 5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours.
- Serve with rice or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken