Description
Succulent oven baked chicken breast delivers juicy, tender meat with simple seasonings. Crisp exterior and flavorful profile make this classic dish a perfect weeknight dinner solution you can master with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) paprika
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a sizzling 400F (200C), preparing a perfect environment for juicy chicken.
- Massage chicken breasts with olive oil, creating a silky surface for the seasoning blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to adhere.
- Arrange chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring even spacing for consistent cooking.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature precisely hits 165F (75C) using a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring maximum tenderness before slicing.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness to ensure even cooking, using a meat mallet to pound breasts to uniform thickness before seasoning.
- Try different herb blends like rosemary, thyme, or Italian seasoning to add variety and depth of flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness and prevent overcooking, which can make chicken dry and tough.
- For a gluten-free and low-carb option, replace traditional seasonings with alternative spice mixes that complement the chicken’s natural taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg