Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and delicious recipe for Juicy Baked Chicken Breast, perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking. Marinate overnight for more flavor if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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