Garlic Butter Chicken: The Best Recipe for Juicy Flavorful Meals
Deliciously juicy chicken coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in garlic butter for an hour before cooking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken