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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast is a quick and delicious dinner option, combining tender chicken with a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 cloves Fresh garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

How to Make Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic and soy sauce.
  3. Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish. Pour half of the garlic butter sauce over the chicken.
  5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and drizzle the remaining garlic butter sauce over the chicken. Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  7. Plate your chicken and drizzle any leftover sauce from the baking dish on top. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Starting with chicken breasts at room temperature ensures even cooking. Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken is at least 165°F before serving.

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