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Make Moist Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: Easy & Juicy Recipe
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Make Moist Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: Easy & Juicy Recipe
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Make Moist Garlic Butter Baked Chicken: Easy & Juicy Recipe

Discover how to bake incredibly moist and juicy chicken infused with rich garlic butter. This simple, flavorful recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!
#Chicken
#Baked
#Garlic Butter
#Easy Recipe
#Dinner
#Poultry
#Family Meal
#Weeknight Meal
Raw chicken coated in garlic butter
Raw chicken coated in garlic butter

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
38g
Protein
6g
Carbs
27g
Fat
Chicken baking in the oven
Chicken baking in the oven

Ingredients

  • Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
    (Bone-in, skin-on for best moisture)

    4 pieces

  • Unsalted butter, melted
    (Divided)

    1 cup
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  • Garlic, minced

    3 cloves

  • Fresh parsley, chopped
    (For garnish (optional))

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Black pepper
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Paprika
    (Smoked or sweet)

    1 teaspoon
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Servings: 4
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Golden brown baked chicken, fresh from oven
Golden brown baked chicken, fresh from oven

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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    Preheating ensures even cooking from the start.
  • 2

    In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk until well combined.
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    In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whisk until well combined.
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    Ensure garlic is finely minced for best flavor distribution.
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  • 3

    Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Place them in a baking dish and generously coat each piece with the garlic butter mixture.
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    Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Place them in a baking dish and generously coat each piece with the garlic butter mixture.
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    Drying the chicken skin helps it get crispy.
  • 4

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
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    A meat thermometer ensures safe and perfectly cooked chicken.
  • 5

    Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your moist and juicy garlic butter baked chicken!
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    Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your moist and juicy garlic butter baked chicken!
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    Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to retain juices.
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