Garlic Butter Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Homemade Comfort Food
Indulge in this delectable Garlic Butter Chicken, perfect for a cozy dinner at home. With a blend of rich flavors, this recipe brings comfort food to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and thyme, sautéing until fragrant.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the skillet, cooking each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish, pouring the garlic butter over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in garlic butter for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg