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Baked garlic butter baked chicken breasts with herbs on a plate.

Oven-Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken Breasts

Tender chicken breasts coated in rich garlic butter, seared to perfection and finished in the oven for a flavorful, golden crust.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken breasts about 5 ounces each patted dry
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ¾ teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme crushed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional extra for garlic lovers
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder for balanced flavor
  • 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or grapeseed/vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened for easy melting
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves minced or grated
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning herb blend of choice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for subtle heat

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF and place a rack in the center. Lightly flatten the thickest part of each chicken breast with a meat mallet under plastic wrap to ensure even baking.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together salt, paprika, black pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  3. Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until a light golden crust forms.
  4. Meanwhile, combine butter, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Microwave in 15–20 second increments until melted and blended.
  5. Pour the garlic butter over the chicken in the skillet. Transfer to the oven and roast for 10–14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
  6. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 650mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This garlicky, buttery chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals. The golden sear and aromatic butter make it irresistibly comforting.

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