Description
Juicy Baked Chicken Breast is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfectly seasoned and baked to tender perfection. This easy recipe creates a succulent, golden-brown chicken that’s ideal for family dinners or meal prep. With its versatile flavor profile, it pairs beautifully with salads, grains, and roasted vegetables, making it a go-to dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat each chicken breast dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Brush or drizzle the mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 140mg