Description
Oven baked chicken breast is a simple and healthy dish. It is juicy, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper on top.
- Rub the spices into the chicken for even coating.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts.
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
Keywords: oven baked chicken breast