Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that yields tender and juicy chicken breasts with a delightful herb-infused sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken breasts until golden brown.
- Make the Sauce: Add butter, chicken broth to the skillet, create a sauce.
- Bake the Chicken: Transfer skillet to oven, bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with lemon juice, let rest, then serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning mix before cooking.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
