Garlic Butter Chicken: The Juicy Comfort Food You’ll Love
A delicious and easy recipe for juicy garlic butter chicken that makes the perfect comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and thyme, then add to the skillet.
- Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, pour the garlic butter over it, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter for a few hours.
- This dish pairs well with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe