Description
A simple and juicy recipe for oven baked chicken breast that guarantees tenderness without fancy gadgets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and ensure they are evenly sized.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian herbs.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy cleanup.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
Notes
For additional flavor, marinate chicken in yogurt or balsamic for an hour before baking. Leftovers can be used in salads, sandwiches, or stir-fries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken breast, baked chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, healthy protein