Description
A comforting and easy recipe for oven-baked boneless skinless chicken breast that’s juicy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Brush this mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness and avoid dry chicken. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken breast, oven baked chicken, easy chicken recipe, family dinner, weeknight meal