Description
Oven baked chicken breast is a delightful dish that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. It is a healthier cooking method compared to frying, allowing the chicken to retain its natural juices while using less oil.
Ingredients
- 🍗 Chicken Breasts: 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- 🛢️ Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- 🧄 Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- 🌶️ Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- 🧂 Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste)
- 🧂 Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- 🌿 Fresh Herbs: 2 tablespoons, chopped (such as parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices.
- For a crispy exterior, consider using bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts.
- Marinate the chicken for deeper flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: oven baked chicken breast, healthy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner