Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
A quick and easy dish featuring juicy chicken breasts in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and lemon juice.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for at least 30 minutes or basting midway through baking.