Baked Chicken Breast
A quick and wholesome Baked Chicken Breast recipe perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, oregano, or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adherence.
- Brush both sides of each chicken breast generously with olive oil.
- Mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and any optional dried herbs in a small bowl.
- Evenly sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken, ensuring full coverage.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Once done, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying!
Notes
For extra moist chicken, consider marinating the chicken breasts in olive oil, lemon juice, and your favorite herbs for 30-60 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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