Name: Mouthwatering Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast: Oven-Baked Perfection
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (170–200 g / 6–7 oz each); 60 g / 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml); 1 teaspoon salt (5 g); ½ teaspoon black pepper (2 g); 1 teaspoon paprika (3 g); 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (3 g); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, 4 g); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml, optional)

Description

Juicy oven-baked chicken breasts infused with rich garlic butter flavor, perfect for a comforting and easy homemade meal.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (170–200 g / 6–7 oz each)
60 g / 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
½ teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
1 teaspoon paprika (3 g)
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (3 g)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, 4 g)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml, optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
Mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs in a bowl.
Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and brush generously with the mixture.
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 74°C / 165°F.
Rest for 5 minutes, spoon pan juices over the chicken, and garnish if desired.

Notes

Resting the chicken is essential for maximum juiciness.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes