Baked Garlic Chicken

Looking for a simple yet incredibly flavorful dinner idea? This Baked Garlic Chicken recipe is a game-changer! Juicy, tender chicken baked to perfection with a rich garlic butter sauce—perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. Not only is it easy to make, but it is also delicious.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken Ingredients

1 lb Chicken breast cut into cubes
3 tbsp Olive oil
4 tbsp Garlic minced
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Thyme
1 tsp Rosemary
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Smoke paprika
1/2 Lemon sqeezed

Garlic Sauce

1 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Almond flour
4 Garlic cloves minced
1 cup Heavy cream
1 cup Chicken broth
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Thyme
1/2 tsp Rosemary
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Pour 3 tbsp of the olive oil onto the chicken. Add half of the minced garlic to the chicken. Mix up your seasonings in a small cup or bowl, and season chicken cubes with the salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add the lemon juice. Toss to coat chicken evenly.
Bake the Chicken: Bake the chicken in the preheated over for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Make the Garlic Sauce Mixture: Prepare a skillet. In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, whisk in the almond flour. Add in the remaining minced garlic. Add in the heavy cream and whisk well. Pour in the chicken broth from the baked chicken. Stir and Add in the salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
Add the Sauce: Remove the cooked chicken from the stove, pour the garlic sauce over the chicken.
Bake: Bake the garlic chicken for an additional 10-15 minutes on 350°F until everything is warmed thoroughly.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly. (Optional)Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve & Enjoy: Serve the Baked Garlic Chicken with your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a fresh salad.

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Nutrition

Serving: 6gCalories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 3.8gProtein: 4.9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6.9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.5gCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

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