Description
This Perfect Baked Chicken Breast stands out with its simple prep and irresistible flavors. Juicy chicken is seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and paprika for a deliciously healthy meal, perfect for a quick dinner or weeknight comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400˚F.
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the all-purpose chicken seasoning and mix well.
- If your chicken breasts are thicker than 1 inch, pound or butterfly them to achieve a uniform 1-inch thickness.
- Brush the chicken lightly with olive oil, then rub the seasoning mix on all sides of the breasts.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they do not touch or only just barely touch.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165˚F, about 20-25 minutes.
- Allow the chicken to sit for 5 minutes, then serve whole, sliced, diced, or shredded.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning mix for 30 minutes before baking.
Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness without overcooking.
Pair with your favorite side dishes like vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 62g
- Cholesterol: 120mg