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Baked Chicken Breast
This easy baked chicken breast recipe results in juicy and tender chicken that's perfectly seasoned! It's great for meal prep or as a simple main course for dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 lbs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts in olive oil, and then rub the spice mix on both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes, depending on size of chicken breast. Internal temp should be 165F. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then serve.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in a skillet, oven, or microwave, being careful not to overcook to keep the chicken juicy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 breast
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
733mg
(31%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 breast | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 733mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.