Description
Crispy chicken with herb butter is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a savory herb-infused butter glaze. Each bite reveals a satisfying crunch, followed by juicy, tender meat that bursts with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also impressively delicious, leaving everyone at your table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the chicken and dollop the herb butter mixture on top. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra herb butter drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg