Garlic Butter Chicken with Turkey Bacon: A Juicy Comfort Meal
A delicious and comforting garlic butter chicken recipe topped with crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and thyme, cooking until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, pour the garlic butter over it, and top with turkey bacon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- For more flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs the night before.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food