Description
Garlic butter baked chicken breast is a quick, low‑carb dinner that delivers juicy, buttery flavor in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, and family gatherings, this recipe uses simple pantry staples—chicken, butter, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper—to create a restaurant‑quality dish that pairs well with roasted vegetables, salads, or grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare an 8‑inch baking dish.
- In a small saucepan melt the butter over low heat, then stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper; let it sit briefly.
- Place the chicken breasts in a mixing bowl, pour the garlic‑butter mixture over them, and toss until fully coated; let rest 5‑10 minutes.
- Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, spoon any remaining butter on top.
- Bake for 25‑30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F; for a crispier crust, broil for the last 2‑3 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- marinate the chicken in the garlic butter for up to 2 hours. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. This dish freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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