Description
Juicy, tender oven-baked chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic herb butter. This easy weeknight dinner requires only 10 minutes of prep and guarantees moist results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 6–8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra butter (for basting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If uneven, pound to 3/4-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mash softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest into a uniform paste.
- Pour chicken broth into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish and spread the garlic herb butter mixture generously over the top of each breast, covering edges.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes. At the 10-minute mark, check for browning; tent with foil if needed. Baste with pan juices halfway through if desired.
- Insert an instant-read thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. Remove from oven when internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Spoon pan juices over the chicken before serving.
Notes
Do not skip the resting period; it ensures the juices redistribute. Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking. Use softened butter for better spreading. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: chicken breast, garlic butter, oven baked chicken, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten-free, high protein