Garlic Butter Chicken
Baked chicken breasts coated in a garlicky Parmesan crust and finished with a lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place 1/4 cup butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish and melt in the oven.
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Combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper in one bowl and the milk in another.
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Dip each chicken piece in milk, then coat in the crumb mixture. Place in the baking dish.
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Mix the remaining melted butter with the garlic and lemon juice; drizzle over the chicken and sprinkle with paprika.
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Cover loosely with foil and bake 20 minutes. Uncover, turn, and bake 15 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
Per serving, estimated.
- Calories
- 344 kcal
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbs
- 8g
- Fat
- 21g
- Fiber
- 0g
Tips
- Cut large breasts in half and pound to 1/2 inch for even baking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best crust.
Variations
- Add Italian seasoning to the crumbs.
- Use panko for extra crunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, adjust the bake time as needed.
Yes, assemble and refrigerate, then bake.