Description
A simple and delicious recipe for baked chicken breast, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other herbs and spices like rosemary, thyme, or onion powder.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes like roasted vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
