Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken breasts basted in rich garlic-infused butter, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and generously brush them with the garlic butter mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours or overnight. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg