Description
A savory dish featuring baked chicken breasts seasoned with garlic and paprika, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 pounds)
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle the butter mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the butter mixture for 1-2 hours before baking.
- Add your favorite vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, to the baking dish for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg