Description
This Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare juicy chicken breasts in the oven. With a blend of spices and a quick cooking time, this dish is perfect for a hassle-free weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (about 4 medium pieces)
Seasoning:
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or added to taste)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (avocado oil, or melted butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center of the oven. Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even thickness. Place the chicken breast on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them for the air to circulate.
- Brush with oil: Pat dry the chicken again if needed, then brush all sides with oil, melted butter, or use an oil spray.
- Season: In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle the mixture all over the chicken.
- Bake: Bake at 400˚F for about 18-22 minutes or until the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
