Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for oven-baked chicken breasts that are juicy and tender. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix seasoning: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Season the chicken: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For extra juiciness, pound the chicken breasts to even thickness before seasoning.
- Letting the chicken rest after baking helps retain its juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
