Description
This Garlic Boneless Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a simple and flavorful way to prepare juicy chicken breasts in the oven. With a delicious garlic and herb seasoning, this dish is perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Make the seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and onion powder.
- Season the chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Bake: Place the seasoned chicken in a lightly greased baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra juicy chicken, pound the breasts to an even thickness before baking.
- Leftovers are great sliced into salads, wraps, or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
