Garlic Butter Baked Chicken (Print)

Juicy chicken breasts baked in a savory garlic butter sauce with herbs—ready in just 35 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

02 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)

05 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs

06 - ½ teaspoon salt

07 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

08 - Lemon wedges

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish that fits the chicken breasts snugly.

02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.

03 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

04 - Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated on all sides.

05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.

06 - Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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The garlic butter sauce practically makes itself while the chicken bakes, so you get maximum flavor with almost zero effort.
It turns plain chicken breasts into something juicy and golden that even picky eaters will ask for again.

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Covering the dish with foil for the first 15 minutes traps steam and keeps the chicken incredibly moist, then uncovering lets it brown beautifully.
A meat thermometer is the single tool that will save you from overcooked, dry chicken forever.

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Pounding the chicken to an even thickness before baking is the secret between perfectly cooked and unevenly cooked results.
Basting the chicken with the pan juices halfway through baking adds another layer of flavor you will notice immediately.