Juicy & Crispy Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken is a tender, juicy dish packed with flavor. Add it to a bed of lettuce or noodles for a versatile protein source.

Pro Tips for Preparation

To prepare the most flavorful, juicy chicken, I recommend purchasing pasture raised chicken. Looking for a clean source of hormone and antibiotic free chicken is key for a source of lean protein packed with nutrients and flavor.

The ghee used also helps to keep the chicken moist. For this recipe specifically, I love using garlic infused ghee to boost the garlic flavor. Feel free to also spread the ghee over the cherry tomatoes for a mouth-watering side.

You can butterfly your chicken breasts. However, keep in mind that the garlic head does take around 35-45 minutes to get to its desired texture. If you do butterfly your chicken, I would recommend placing the garlic in a separate cooking pan.

What to Pair with the Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

This chicken is a delicious staple protein that can be paired with a variety of ingredients to create a satisfying meal. Feel free to meal prep using this chicken recipe, doubling or tripling the serving size.

Here are several ideas of how to incorporate this tasty recipe within your meals:

• Top over a bed of noodles, pouring some marinara sauce and sprinkling over some chopped green onions.
• Pair with a side of lemon roasted potatoes and asparagus.
• Add a side of creamy mashed potatoes and oven roasted veggies.
• Chop into bite-sized pieces and lay over a bed of fresh greens for a refreshing chicken salad.
• Roll it into a chicken wrap.

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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

Garlic Butter Baked Chicken is a tender, juicy dish packed with flavor. Add it to a bed of lettuce or noodles for a versatile delicious protein source.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time35 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts pasture raised
• 1 garlic head
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
• 2 tablespoons ghee garlic infused
• Italian seasoning
• oregano

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400° F. Clean the chicken and place it in a pan.
• Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, place into the pan.
• Peel and discard the outer layers of the garlic head, cutting off the top end. Wrap in foil.
• Evenly spread the ghee and sprinkle Italian seasoning and oregano over the ingredients.
• Place in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken gets to an internal temperature of 165° F and the garlic cloves turn a light brown. Enjoy!

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