Description
This recipe yields juicy and tender baked chicken breasts in just 25 minutes using simple pantry ingredients and high-heat baking. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers consistent, flavorful results every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Place chicken breasts between parchment paper and gently pound to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch.
3. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with olive oil.
4. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and dried thyme.
5. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer on a lined baking dish or sheet pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 25 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
7. Remove chicken from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
8. Slice or serve whole, pairing with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85
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