Description
This delicious oven-baked chicken breast recipe is a foolproof way to achieve tender, juicy chicken every time. With a flavorful seasoning blend and simple cooking method, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound them to an even thickness.
- Season Chicken: Mix olive oil with spices and rub over chicken.
- Bake: Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest before slicing and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For extra juiciness, consider brining the chicken before cooking.
- This recipe is great for meal prep and versatile for various dishes.
- Feel free to adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
