Oven-Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
A quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights, transforming simple ingredients into a delicious family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light greasing.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Brush the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, dry the chicken well before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Feel free to customize the herbs and spices to your liking.
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: 55g
- Cholesterol: 120mg