Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: A Must-Try Dish

You’re about to dive into the magical wonderland of this Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: A Must-Try Dish. Picture this: juicy chicken, drenched in garlic-y, buttery goodness, baked until your kitchen smells like pure heaven. It’s gold! You’re gonna thank yourself for trying it. Whether it’s a weekday dinner or a fancy weekend feast, this recipe’s got your back.

In our little family, this dish is like an old love song on vinyl — it never gets old. My husband swears he could eat it every day, which, honestly, is the kind of unwavering endorsement that makes my heart swell (and my head!). One time, I made a triple batch for a family reunion, and it disappeared faster than you could say “pass the butter.” This dish has become part of our household lore—and the stories always end with an empty plate.

Why You’ll Love This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: A Must-Try Dish

1. You’re basically five ingredients and an oven away from looking like a culinary genius.
2. Imagine not doing a million dishes after dinner (because there’s only one pan to clean!), and you can spend more time gobbling down dessert.
3. The buttery garlic sauce is the kind of thing you’ll want to sop up with every last crumb of your meal and your life. Trust me, it’s transformative.

How to Make It

Okay, let’s dive right in. If you’re clutter-brained like me, make sure your oven’s preheating—that’s step numero uno! Melt a mind-boggling amount of butter and throw in a couple of cloves of garlic, because when did garlic ever ruin anything, right? Give your chicken a good ol’ coat of this magical liquid, toss it in a baking dish, and let it do its thing in the oven. It’s the kind of symphony I can get behind. Boom. Dinner.

Ingredient Notes

– Chicken: Not gonna lie, I’ve dabbled. Boneless, skinless, thighs, breasts—it’s a chicken democracy around here. Just keep an eye so they don’t dry out!
– Garlic: URGENT. Minimum two cloves, but seriously, why stop there? More is more with garlic, at least in my chaotic kitchen.
– Butter: It’s butter. Just get the real stuff, okay? I once used margarine. My family still teases me.

Recipe Steps

1. Preheat oven to your typical cozy spot, 375°F.
2. Melt butter with chopped garlic until the kitchen smells like bliss.
3. Coat chicken pieces in your aromatic butter mixture and place in a baking dish.
4. Bake that glorious dish until chicken juices run clear and it looks irresistibly golden.
5. Let it rest while you fend off the drooling crew.

What to Serve It With

Honestly, slap it next to some roasted veggies or mashed potatoes to soak up the extra sauce. Or go rogue and do a pasta twirl.

Tips & Mistakes

– Watch the butter: Don’t let it brown too much unless you’re into a nutty flavor surprise.
– Plate Tent Fail: Tried skipping this once; now I always let it rest under some foil to keep the juices.

Storage Tips

Throw leftovers in a nice, sturdy container. Keep them cool in the fridge, and they’ll be your lunch hero the next day. Eating it cold on a midnight kitchen raid? No regrets. Totally okay with eating it for breakfast too. Yup, I went there.

Variations and Substitutions

If you’re feeling fancier than butter: Add some herbs like thyme or rosemary, just don’t overdo it. Swapping garlic for onion? I’ve been there when out of garlic. On an empty fridge day, I kinda just used whatever was left — spooned the buttery sauce over day-old bread. Don’t judge.

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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: A Must-Try Dish

This Garlic Butter Baked Chicken recipe offers a succulent, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender chicken baked to perfection with aromatic garlic and rich butter.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 4 pieces chicken thighs
• ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 6 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
• Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish and brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the chicken.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking. Serve with steamed veggies or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.