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Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
You'll love this method for Baked Chicken Breast—it delivers tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned chicken every time! Baked chicken breast keeps well and is great for meal prep. Whether you serve it as a main dish, over a salad, in casseroles, wraps, or sandwiches, this recipe is incredibly versatile.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast *(about 4-6 pieces)
- 1 Tbsp garlic salt *
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper or added to taste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil avocado oil, or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center of the oven for even cooking. Place the chicken breast on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them for the air to circulate.
- Brush with oil - Pat dry the chicken again if needed, then brush all sides with oil, melted butter, or use an oil spray.
- Season - in a small bowl, combine the garlic salt, paprika, and ground black pepper and sprinkle all over the chicken.
- Bake at 400˚F for about 20-25 minutes (*See time chart below) or until chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- Baking Time Chart: 1/2-inch thick: 16-18 min, 3/4-inch thick: 20-22 min, 1-inch thick: 24-26 min. Note: If chicken breasts are uneven, pound them to an even thickness.
- 20-22 min,
- Variations:
- Seasonings: Garlic powder,
- Storage Tips: Refrigerate cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or Freeze for up to 3 months.
- cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days or Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitute 1 Tbsp garlic salt with 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp dried parsley.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, Onion powder, Cumin, Chili powder, or Cajun seasoning, Taco seasoning, Italian seasoning
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbs
1g
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
176mg
(7%)
Potassium
580mg
(17%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.04g
(0%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 1g | |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.04g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.