Baked Chicken Breast
A quick and delicious baked chicken breast recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
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). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels.
- Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil.
- Mix together garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and any optional dried herbs.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 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.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the seasoned chicken marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking. Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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