Description
Baked chicken breast is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner that delivers mouth-watering flavors and tender juiciness. With just a handful of ingredients, this dish transforms ordinary chicken into a golden-brown masterpiece, perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Whether served with sides or tossed into salads, this versatile recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Place them in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and lemon juice. Rub this mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving alongside your favorite sides.
- 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: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 140mg