Description
This juicy baked chicken breast recipe is your go-to weeknight dinner hero. Perfectly seasoned, baked at high heat, and incredibly moist, it’s a healthy, easy, and flavorful main dish for families or meal prep. Learn how to make tender chicken breasts in the oven every single time with pantry staples and no fuss. Great for low-carb, gluten-free, and protein-packed meals.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry using paper towels.
3. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of each chicken breast.
4. In a bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Rub the seasoning blend evenly over both sides of the chicken.
6. Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet, leaving some space between each.
7. Bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
8. Remove from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
This recipe is perfect for meal prep and stays juicy for days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg