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Baked Chicken Breasts
These Baked Chicken Breasts are the easiest recipe ever! They are perfectly seasoned with a few spices and oven baked to perfection.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fill a bowl with warm water and add 2-3 tablespoons of salt.
- Place chicken in the brine and let sit for at least 15 minutes. (you can also cover and refrigerate for up to 4-5 hours)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Place chicken in a baking dish.
- Pour oil over top and turn to coat well.
- Sprinkle seasoning all over the top.
- Bake for 23-27 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken) until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Once cooked, remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. ( you can loosely cover with aluminum foil if desired).
- ENJOY!
- Store in an air tight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
369mg
(15%)
Potassium
567mg
(16%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1.8mg
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.