Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and flavorful recipe for juicy baked chicken breasts, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and lemon juice in a small bowl until well-combined.
- Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, and consider marinating the chicken for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 120mg