Description
Garlic butter baked chicken breasts deliver pure comfort with minimal effort. Juicy chicken nestled in herb-infused butter melts in your mouth, promising a restaurant-quality meal straight from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 large chicken breasts
Herbs and Seasonings:
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Garlic Butter Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) melted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a sizzling 425°F (220°C), ensuring a scorching environment that will transform the chicken into a golden, crispy masterpiece.
- Carefully slice and tenderize the chicken breasts to create uniform thickness, then lavishly coat with a harmonious blend of basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, infusing each morsel with an explosion of herbal complexity.
- Craft a luscious garlic butter elixir by whisking melted butter with finely minced garlic, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of fiery red pepper flakes, creating a glaze that promises to elevate the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Ignite a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, introducing a splash of olive oil, then swiftly sear the seasoned chicken for a mere minute on each side, developing a tantalizingly caramelized exterior that locks in succulent juices.
- Generously cascade the prepared garlic butter mixture over the seared chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated with the aromatic concoction.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to roast for 6-8 minutes until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), promising a perfectly cooked, juicy result.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest momentarily, allowing the internal juices to redistribute and intensify the overall flavor, creating a truly memorable culinary experience.
Notes
- Resting ensures juicy, tender meat by allowing internal juices to redistribute evenly throughout the chicken breasts.
- Searing locks in flavor and creates a delectable golden-brown crust that enhances the overall taste experience.
- Blending herbs and spices creates a complex, aromatic seasoning that transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg