Description
A quick and easy baked chicken breast recipe that is tender, juicy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pound the thickest part of each chicken breast to ensure even cooking.
- Add chicken to a mixing bowl and coat with oil and spices.
- Arrange chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Allow chicken to rest before serving.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 602mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg