Description
This recipe shows you how to bake juicy chicken breast in the oven using simple seasonings and precise timing for perfectly tender, flavorful results. It’s a quick, healthy method ideal for weeknight meals and meal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greased foil.
2. Pat chicken breasts dry, then pound to an even 3/4-inch thickness for uniform cooking.
3. Brush both sides with olive oil and season evenly with garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
4. If desired, drizzle with lemon juice and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
5. Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking to ensure even cooking.
6. Arrange breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for air circulation.
7. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
8. Remove from oven and let rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 80
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