Description
Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts are juicy, flavorful, and easy to prepare, making them the perfect main dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts, rubbing it in gently for better flavor.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcrowd the baking dish for even cooking.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain its juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg