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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

Tender and flavorful chicken breasts baked to perfection with a rich garlic butter sauce, finished with fresh parsley for a bright, herby note.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lb Chicken Breasts
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the baking dish.
  • Make the garlic butter mixture by mixing softened butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Prepare the chicken breasts by seasoning with salt and pepper, then coat with the garlic butter mixture.
  • Arrange the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, use high-quality, salted butter and fresh garlic cloves.
Keyword chicken