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Juicy garlic butter baked chicken breast with golden top and fresh parsley in a baking dish

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast

Juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley and lemon juice, baked to golden perfection in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs total, similar thickness recommended
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Paper towels
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  3. Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels on both sides. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Arrange chicken in the baking dish in a single layer without overlapping. Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over each piece.
  5. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. For a crispier top, broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes watching closely.
  6. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before baking for best browning. Do not overlap chicken in the dish. Let rest 5 minutes after baking. The leftover garlic butter sauce is excellent over rice or pasta.