Juicy Baked Thin Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter

Golden brown, seasoned chicken breast coated in garlic butter in a black skillet.

5 from 1 vote

Juicy Baked Thin Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter

Easy dinner coming right up! This recipe for Baked Thin Chicken Breasts only requires 10 minutes of hands-on time and will be ready to serve in 20 minutes. It's tender, juicy, and full of flavor thanks to a simple spice mix and a garlic herb butter. Serve with simple sides for a quick weeknight dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 236kcal

Author: Misty

Equipment

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts cut in half horizontally and pounded to even thickness (if necessary)
¾ teaspoon dried basil, oregano, and thyme EACH
1½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoon butter melted
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Slice the chicken breast thinly. If they are uneven, cover them with plastic wrap and use a meat tenderizer to pound them to an even thickness. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with seasonings, tossing to combine.
3 large chicken breasts, ¾ teaspoon dried basil, oregano, and thyme, 1½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
In a separate small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
3 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon honey, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add half the chicken and cook for 1 minute on each side, just long enough to develop a golden brown color. Remove and repeat with the remaining oil and chicken.
2 tablespoon olive oil
Add all the chicken back into the skillet. Pour the butter mixture over the top. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165 degrees in the thickest part of the chicken. For thicker chicken breasts it will take 10-12 minutes.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make sure your chicken pieces are an even thickness for the best results. You can use a meat tenderizer to flatten the thicker end if needed.
Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning. This will help the crust get golden brown.
Sear the chicken in a hot skillet to ensure it gets golden, but don't sear it longer than about a minute on each side. You want it to finish cooking in the oven.
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure you don't overcook the chicken.
For meal prep, trim and slice the raw chicken, then pop it in a freezer bag and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw, season, and cook for a quick dinner.

Storage

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove.

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