Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

Ingredients:

• Chicken Breasts - 3
• Chopped Garlic – 3 Tbsp
• Black Pepper Powder – 2 Tbsp
• Paprika – 2 Tbsp
• Mixed Herbs / Italian Seasoning – 2 Tbsp
• Unsalted butter - 3 Tbsp (room temp)
• Salt – as per taste

Method: 

• First brine chicken breasts by combining the warm water and 2 Tbsp of salt in a large bowl.
• Stir it well until salt is completely dissolved.
• Add the chicken breasts and let it sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 450F / 230C.
• Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Remove the chicken from the brine and pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
• In a small bowl add salt, black pepper, mixed herbs/Italian seasoning, and paprika.
• First, brush the chicken breasts with butter.
• Now sprinkle garlic and then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly.
• Similarly, repeat the same procedure for the other side too.
• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked completely.
• Remove from the oven and transfer it to the serving plate.