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Close-up of seasoned baked chicken in foil fresh from the oven, ready to serve for dinner.

Easy Baked Chicken In Foil – Tender 4 Ingredient Recipe


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

This recipe shows how to make juicy, flavorful chicken breasts in foil using only four simple ingredients. It’s perfect for a mess-free weeknight dinner or meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning mix (garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper)

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    2. Tear two large sheets of aluminum foil and place one chicken breast on each sheet.

    3. Drizzle each breast with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with seasoning mix.

    4. Fold the foil over the chicken and seal the edges to form airtight packets.

    5. Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 22–25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

    6. Let the packets rest for 5 minutes before opening and serving.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 0
    • Sodium: 300
    • Fat: 10
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 7
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 1
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 30
    • Cholesterol: 85

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