Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Olive Dressing. This dish features tender chicken breasts smothered in rich garlic butter and zesty lemon olive dressing, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while being easy enough for any home cook to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 head of fresh garlic
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast alongside the chicken.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced roasted garlic (squeezed from skins), lemon juice, and parsley until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken in a baking dish and coat with the garlic butter mixture.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle with additional lemon olive dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg