Name: Best Way to Cook Chicken Breast for Easy Oven Meals
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Description

A simple and reliable oven-baked chicken breast recipe that yields juicy, flavorful chicken perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep. Ready in under 40 minutes with minimal ingredients and easy cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

2. Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.

3. Drizzle olive oil over each chicken breast and rub to coat evenly.

4. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, and thyme.

5. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts.

6. Arrange chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.

7. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.

8. Remove chicken from the oven and tent with foil; let rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.

9. Slice chicken and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 220
Sodium: 300
Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 1
Protein: 32