Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and baked with a flavorful garlic butter herb sauce. It’s a simple yet elegant dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal, infused with fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary for a fragrant, savory taste.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garlic Butter Herb Sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Season chicken: Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides for balanced flavor.
- Prepare garlic butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, fresh thyme leaves, and chopped rosemary, mixing well to create the flavorful sauce.
- Sear chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until they develop a golden brown crust, which locks in the juices.
- Coat chicken with sauce: Pour the garlic butter herb mixture evenly over the seared chicken breasts ensuring each piece is well coated to infuse flavor.
- Bake chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), indicating the chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked through without drying out.
- Fresh herbs deliver the best flavor, but dried herbs may be substituted at 1/3 the amount.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
