Description
A simple and delicious recipe for tender, juicy oven-baked chicken breasts, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle any remaining oil mixture over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked. Marinate for more flavor. Feel free to add vegetables to the baking dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg