Description
A simple garlic butter chicken recipe that is flavorful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pour the garlic butter over the top.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if preferred.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: garlic butter chicken recipe