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Stovetop~35 minComplexity

Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast

Name: Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: Butter, salted; Parsley, fresh; Oregano, dried; 1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.05); Garlic powder; Onion powder; 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02); freshly cracked pepper ($0.02); Chicken breast, raw, boneless skinless

This Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast delivers 256g protein and 1477 calories across 2 servings — an extremely dense protein preparation suited for high-calorie build phases. Cook on the stovetop in quick prep time, concentrating 128g protein per serving for advanced lifters with substantial daily targets. Use during aggressive muscle gain phases when protein ceiling and calorie efficiency are priorities.

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Ingredients

2 servings

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Butter(30g)
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Parsley, Fresh(5g)
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Oregano, Dried(3g)
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1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.05)
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Garlic powder(1g)
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Onion powder(1g)
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1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
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freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
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Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(2268g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.

Instructions

1Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. If thicker than 3/4" at the thickest point, place on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and gently pound until 1/2–3/4" thick throughout.
2Stir together the salted butter, fresh parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and freshly cracked pepper until well combined and paste-like.
3Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until a drop of water sizzles on contact.
4Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, spacing them 2–3 inches apart, and cook for 6–8 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
5Flip the chicken, spread the garlic herb butter over the top surface of each breast, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7–10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured at the thickest point with a meat thermometer.
6Remove the skillet from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
7Divide the chicken evenly into 2 airtight containers while hot. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition — Per Serving

1477

calories

256g

protein

42g

fat

Carbohydrates: 2g
Saturated fat: 14.1g
Sodium: 609 mg
Dietary fiber: 0.8g

2 servings per batch · ~1154g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast have per serving?

Each serving contains 256g of protein and 1477 calories with 42g fat and only 2g carbs. This is an extreme outlier — verify the recipe data as serving sizes this large (likely 2 massive portions) indicate a single-use or whole-batch preparation.

How long does Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast take to prep?

Marked as quick prep with only 2 servings from one batch. This suggests a minimal-effort cooking method with no complex preparation steps.

Is Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Breast good for muscle gain?

With 256g protein per serving, this recipe is extraordinarily high in protein for a single meal and suits extreme muscle-building phases. The near-zero carbs mean it pairs best with separate carb sources rather than standing alone as a complete meal.