Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika until fully combined and fragrant.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the garlic butter mixture over them, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the juices run clear and the chicken is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving (optional).
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic butter mixture for a few hours or overnight. Be careful not to overbake to prevent dryness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg