Perfect Roast Chicken Breast
A quick and easy recipe for juicy, flavorful roast chicken breasts, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels, ensuring maximum crispiness.
- Lay the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Season generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Rest the chicken for several minutes after baking before slicing and serving.
Notes
Allowing the chicken to marinate in olive oil and spices for a few hours can enhance flavor. Consider basting halfway through for extra juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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