Description
This Perfect Baked Chicken Breast is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, offering a healthy meal option with simple prep. It uses ingredients like chicken breast, olive oil, and a mix of seasonings to create a mouthwatering dish perfect for quick dinners.
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.
- Combine all ingredients for the all-purpose chicken seasoning in a small bowl and mix well.
- If the chicken breasts are thicker than 1 inch, pound or butterfly them to ensure they are uniform in thickness.
- Brush the chicken breasts lightly with olive oil and rub the seasoning mixture on all sides.
- Arrange the chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they do not touch.
- Bake the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165˚F, about 20-25 minutes.
- Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes before serving, slicing, dicing, or shredding.
Notes
For best results, use fresh spices for enhanced flavor.
Consider marinating the chicken for a few hours for even more tender meat.
This chicken pairs well with a variety of side dishes, such as vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
