Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Juicy Baked Chicken Breast recipe. With its golden-brown crust and succulent, flavorful meat, this dish is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. Effortlessly prepared and cooked to perfection, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser at your table. Let the rich aroma fill your kitchen as you savor each tender bite—this chicken dish is truly an experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the chicken breasts and season generously with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 140mg