Garlic Butter Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ⅓ cup unsalted butter (cubed)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and pour the olive oil into the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish. Spread it around to coat the bottom.
2. If needed, butterfly the chicken breasts so you have 4-6 pieces. Season with salt and pepper and place in the baking dish.
3. In a small skillet over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add in the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until light brown. Do not let it burn.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and add in the parsley, lemon pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to evenly distribute.
5. Pour the melted butter evenly over the chicken breasts.
6. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165° is reached.
7. Remove from the oven, let stand for 5 minutes, then serve, spooning the extra garlic butter over the top.