Juicy 30-Minute Baked Chicken Breast
A quick and comforting baked chicken breast recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and lightly grease a large baking dish.
- Pound the thickest part of each chicken breast until they are even.
- In a bowl, toss the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, dried mustard, chili powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish, spacing them apart for even cooking.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for several minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Marinate the chicken for a deeper flavor. Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 150mg