Baked Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Cook Time
19 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Breasts
Description
The Baked Chicken Breasts recipe features boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with a balanced mix of dried herbs and spices including garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, and chili powder. Coated with olive oil and baked at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, the chicken cooks quickly while maintaining moisture inside. Pounding the chicken to even thickness before seasoning helps achieve a uniform texture and avoid dryness in thicker areas.
The resulting chicken breasts have a savory, lightly spiced crust and tender interior. This straightforward preparation allows the natural chicken flavor to shine with added aromatic notes from the herbs and spices. The chicken can be served whole or sliced, making it versatile for salads, sandwiches, or as a simple protein side at a meal.
The recipe suggests garnishing with fresh parsley for added color and brightness when serving. Resting the chicken after baking helps retain juices. No-mess baking in a sprayed dish simplifies cleanup and encourages frequent preparation of baked chicken for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme dried
- 1/2 tsp (scant) paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp parsley optional, minced, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pound chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet to even out thicker portions and to help tenderize.
- In a small bowl whisk together garlic powder, thyme, onion powder, oregano, paprika, chili powder, 3/4 tsp salt (or to taste) and 1/2 tsp pepper.
- Place chicken in baking dish, brush both sides with olive oil.
- Season both sides of chicken evenly with the spice mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until center of chicken breasts registers 165 on an instant read thermometer, about 16 - 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving and slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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