So Simple Butter Baked Chicken
Experience the ultimate simplicity and flavor with this "So Simple Butter Baked Chicken" recipe, a perfect choice for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts brushed with a luscious blend of melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, and dried parsley, this dish bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. With minimal prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe ensures flawlessly seasoned chicken with a crispy, buttery finish. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad for a complete and satisfying meal that’s guaranteed to impress. Perfectly moist, full of flavor, and oh-so-easy, this butter-baked chicken is destined to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure good seasoning adherence.
Arrange the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl, then stir in the garlic powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Brush the butter mixture generously onto each chicken breast, ensuring even coverage.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep the chicken moist while baking.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the chicken to brown and develop a crispy finish.
Using a meat thermometer, check that the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). If needed, bake for an additional few minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices, and serve warm with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.0 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 716 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 2888 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 217.3 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1897 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
