Garlic Butter Chicken
Garlic butter chicken is a delightful, mouthwatering dish that transforms any weeknight meal into a culinary celebration. Succulent chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce, creating an unforgettable flavor experience. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and delivers big on taste. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg