Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
A simple yet satisfying dish perfect for weekly meals, featuring tender, juicy chicken with a burst of flavor from spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels.
- Rub olive oil all over the chicken breasts.
- Coat the chicken with the spice mix evenly.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to substitute fresh herbs for dried ones or use skin-on chicken for added richness. For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper to the spice blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg