Tender, juicy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Breast, that’s packed with flavour from the garlic butter sauce. It’s totally a win win! Show If you love juicy chicken breasts, I’n sure you’ll love this Baked Chicken Breast recipe. My husband loves it too, especially because it’s cooked in garlic butter sauce. Who doesn’t love a buttery flavoured sauce? This sauce gives more flavor to this baked chicken breast and helps it to be tender, moist and juicy too. This sauce is so good that you don’t need to even use a chicken marinade. I promise that this recipe will give you a good juicy baked chicken breast for dinner. So, don’t be afraid of baking chicken in the oven thinking that it’ll be dry and tasteless. I also love this recipe because it’s very quick and easy to make. No weird steps, no wrapping or brining needed. You don’t even need to pound the chicken breast with a rolling pin or meat mallet and you don’t need to use parchment paper either. The garlic butter sauce will bring all the flavors. I absolutely love easy and quick baked chicken breast recipes for dinner. Some of my family chicken recipes are Baked Chicken Breast Recipe, Creamy Parmesan Chicken Breast Skillet and Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe. Want even more chicken breast recipes? Try these 50 Best Chicken Breast Recipes and this Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe. The cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken breast and also on the power of your oven. Some ovens have slight heat differences. But according to USDA, a 4-oz. chicken breast should be bake at 350°F (177˚C) for 25 minutes or 30 minutes. But if the chicken breast is smaller then 4oz, bake it for about 20 minutes. Baking times will depend on the size and thickness of the chicken breast. For example, if you have a chicken breast that is about 5 to 6 ounces, it will take approximately 20 to 25 minutes to bake in a 400F degree oven. I prefer to bake my chicken breast at 400F because the high temperature makes the chicken gets juicier and more flavourful. It’s important that you use an instant read thermometer when cooking chicken breast to check that the internal temperature, which is 165°F (74˚C). And remember to always insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. Be sure to not over bake the chicken breasts to avoid them getting dried out when baked. We also put the garlic butter overtop the breasts so that there’s extra added moisture to it. This is how I make delicious baked chicken breast that retain all of their natural juices. No, there’s no need to flip the chicken when baking. If you don’t have a cast iron pan, no need to worry. You can use a regular skillet to sear your chicken and when you’re ready to cook the breasts, you can transfer them to a foil sheet pan, casserole or an oven-safe baking dish before adding the garlic butter. Tip: if you bake your chicken breast in a sheet pan or casserole, add some potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli to make it a one-pan meal. Cooking chicken breast (a boneless and skinless) in a hot cast iron pan is easier to cook the chicken breast because you have less chance to overcook it compared to baking it in the oven. Baked chicken breast is easy to dry out. That’s why this recipe are made with this delicious garlic butter sauce to make this chicken tender and juicy. The garlic butter sauce is not only amazing on top of your chicken but also on top of your sides like rice, mashed potato or other veggies. Tips To Make The Best Baked Chicken Breast:
Some people like to season their chicken breast with spices and some brown sugar. but because I want to keep it low-carb, I didn’t add brown sugar. However, if you prefer, add one teaspoon of brown sugar to the spice mixture and season your chicken. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper and paprika. In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. When the skillet is really hot add chicken breast. Sear until golden. It’s about 1-2 minutes each side. 2. In a small bowl mix together the butter, Italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Set aside. 3. Pour garlic butter mixture over the chicken breast. Place skillet in the oven and cook until cooked through. It’s about 20-30 minutes or until chicken breasts gets to an internal temperature of 165F. 4. Remove from the oven. Using a spoon, pour some of the butter sauce left in the skillet onto the chicken breast before serving. Here’s some suggestions for you to serve with your cooked chicken breasts:
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Serving: 1/3Calories: 377kcal (19%)Carbohydrates: 1gProtein: 41g (82%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 12g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 176mg (59%)Sodium: 375mg (16%)Potassium: 555mg (16%) Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Watch the Baked Chicken Breast Web Stories. What can be made from boneless chicken?25 Easy Dinners Starting with Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts. Bacon Ranch Chicken Breasts. Bacon. ... . 3-Ingredient Cheddar-Bacon Chicken Breasts. ... . Mexican Chicken and Rice Skillet. ... . Balsamic-Glazed Cheesy Chicken Rolls. ... . Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Breasts. ... . Mexican Chicken Pasta Bake. ... . One-Pot Chicken Pad See Ew. ... . General Tso's Chicken.. What goes good with boneless chicken breast?Best Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Breast (That Go Way Beyond Salad). Tangy Potato Salad with Bacon. Kitchen Tested. ... . 5-Ingredient Crescent Cheesy Bread. ... . Slow-Cooker Toasted Herb Rice. ... . Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad. ... . Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes. ... . Cumin-Citrus Roasted Carrots. ... . Cheesy Baked Asparagus. ... . Creamy Cucumber Salad.. How do you cook boneless chicken breast without drying it out?Instructions. Flatten the chicken breasts. ... . Season the chicken breasts. ... . Heat the pan. ... . Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for 1 minute without moving. ... . Flip the chicken breasts. ... . Turn the heat down to low. ... . Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. ... . Turn off the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes.. What dishes can be made from chicken breast?Chicken breast with sauce. Healthy Crustless Chicken Pot Pie. ... . Creamy Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe. ... . Instant Pot Chicken Curry (Butter Chicken) ... . Chicken and Gravy Recipe. ... . Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe. ... . Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Vegetables. ... . Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast With Cream Cheese. ... . Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe.. |