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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

A simple method for tender, juicy chicken baked in a flavorful garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts (about 6–8 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (unsalted) add salt to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or 1½ teaspoons jarred minced garlic
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked, depending on your preference
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour the garlic butter evenly over the chicken, turning each piece to coat.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Check for doneness with an instant-read thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C) and juices should run clear.
  2. Remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mg

Notes

For dairy-free, use extra-virgin olive oil instead of butter. Pound uneven breasts for even cooking. Fresh thyme can replace dried at a roughly 3:1 ratio.

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