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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast Easy Oven Recipe with Crispy Perfect Flavor

  • Author: Nora Winslow
  • Total Time: 36 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A simple and reliable recipe for juicy, tender chicken breasts baked in a rich garlic butter sauce, delivering crispy edges and deep flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
  • 4–6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
  • Chili flakes (optional, for a subtle kick)
  • Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (optional, for herby twist)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave until fully melted. Stir in minced garlic, dried parsley, and lemon juice. Let sit for a minute to infuse flavor, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Generously coat each piece with the garlic butter mixture on both sides using a spoon or brush.
  4. Bake uncovered in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Around 15 minutes in, spoon some melted garlic butter from the pan over the chicken to keep it moist.
  5. Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for crispy edges, watching closely to avoid burning.
  6. Remove chicken from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Patting the chicken dry is key for a crispy crust. Let garlic steep in melted butter off heat to avoid burning. Use a meat thermometer to prevent overcooking. Brush extra garlic butter mid-bake for moistness. Rest chicken after baking to lock in juices. Broil briefly for crispy edges if desired.

  • Prep Time: 11 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 380
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 11
  • Protein: 40

Keywords: garlic butter chicken, baked chicken breast, easy chicken recipe, oven baked chicken, juicy chicken breast, garlic chicken, weeknight dinner

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