Description
You’ll love these perfectly baked chicken breasts that are juicy, tender, easy, and flavorful! All you need is a drizzle of olive oil, a special seasoning mix, and a few insider tips for these super tasty, no-fail chicken breasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Step: In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Step: Lightly coat the chicken breasts in olive oil, and then generously rub the spice mix on both sides of the chicken.
- Step: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size.
- Step: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute within the meat, then serve.
Notes
Bring chicken to room temperature for about 15 minutes before cooking for even results. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) after resting.
- Prep Time: PT5M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 163 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 713 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg