Description
A simple and delicious oven-baked chicken breast recipe that is tender, juicy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts until well coated.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken beforehand or trying different spice variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, baked chicken, easy recipes, healthy meals, weeknight dinner