Description
Learn how to bake juicy and tender chicken breasts in the oven with this simple and flavorful recipe. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, coating both sides.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly onto both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top of the chicken.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the seasoning mix.
- You can add vegetables like broccoli or carrots to the same baking dish for a one-pan meal.
- Experiment with different marinades like honey mustard or soy sauce with ginger.
- Grate Parmesan cheese over the chicken during the last few minutes of baking for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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