Description
Juicy, tender oven baked chicken breast made with simple spices and olive oil. Perfect for healthy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–7 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- Fresh parsley or lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Pound chicken to even thickness (about ¾ inch).
- Rub with olive oil. Mix spices and coat chicken evenly.
- Place on lined baking sheet with space between pieces.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Resting prevents juices from escaping.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz cooked)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: oven baked chicken breast, juicy chicken, healthy baked chicken