Description
This quick and easy baked chicken breast recipe is healthy and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for a few hours before cooking. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken, easy dinner, healthy recipe, weeknight meal