Description
This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with a fragrant blend of garlic, fresh herbs, and melted butter, seared to golden perfection on the stovetop before being baked in the oven. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Garlic Butter Herb Mixture
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Seasonings and Oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken breasts.
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, fresh thyme leaves, and chopped rosemary to create a fragrant herb butter sauce.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until they develop a golden brown crust, sealing in the juices.
- Add Garlic Butter: Pour the prepared garlic butter mixture evenly over the seared chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is well coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Bake in Oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), ensuring it is fully cooked and juicy.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature for perfectly cooked chicken.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for 30 minutes before searing.
- This recipe works well with bone-in chicken breasts as well, just adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
