Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and healthy dish, Baked Chicken Breast is perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons garlic herb butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs (e.g., rosemary, thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Melt the garlic herb butter and pour it evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand. Use a meat thermometer for perfect results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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