Description
Oven baked chicken is a simple yet delicious dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. With its golden-brown, crispy skin and juicy meat, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile, it pairs beautifully with various sides. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this mouthwatering meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange seasoned chicken in the baking dish without overcrowding.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let 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: 275
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg