Garlic Butter Baked Chicken
A simple yet delicious recipe for garlic butter baked chicken that delivers extraordinary flavor with minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease your baking dish.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Place the seasoned chicken in a greased baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Pour the melted garlic butter evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, use bone-in, skin-on thighs for more flavor and moisture. Allow the chicken to rest after baking for better juice distribution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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