About
This isn't just any chicken. This is That Chicken. You know it. That Chicken is extra juicy and savory, coated in a garlic butter sauce and fragrantly seasoned, seared golden and roasted to perfection. It's so simple to put together and so, so tasty. It's sophisticated in its succulent goodness! That Chicken is going to bring about that ecstatic level of happiness.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon paprika, divided
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 -Season the chicken breasts evenly with the salt, the black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the paprika.
Step 3 -In a small bowl, add the melted butter, the remaining paprika, the Italian seasoning, the parsley, and the garlic and stir to combine.
Step 4 -In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Step 5 -Add the chicken breasts to the hot oil and cook, flipping them once, until they are seared golden on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Step 6 -Add the butter mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
Step 7 -Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 20-30 minutes.
Step 8 -Spoon the butter sauce over top of the chicken breasts before serving.
Step 9 -Serve.
