Description
Savor the comfort of Juicy Baked Chicken Breast, a dish that combines tenderness, flavor, and ease. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this succulent chicken is seasoned to perfection and baked until golden brown. With minimal prep time and delicious results, it’s sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs (optional – thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Coat each chicken breast evenly with the mixture.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish with space between each piece.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving whole alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg