Best Baked Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Baked Chicken Breast
Description
Best Baked Chicken Breast focuses on boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, thyme, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Olive oil lightly coats the chicken, helping the seasonings adhere while promoting a golden exterior during baking. Cooking at 425°F ensures a relatively quick roast that develops flavor and retains juiciness. After baking, allowing the chicken to rest ensures that the juices redistribute and the meat remains moist rather than drying out.
The spice blend provides a balanced savory flavor with slight warmth from the paprika and earthiness from the thyme. This recipe's straightforward approach highlights the natural chicken flavor enhanced by subtle herb and spice notes. It can be served on its own, sliced over salads, or paired with vegetables or grains for a complete meal.
For best results, use bone-in or boneless chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking. The included method suggests resting the chicken briefly after baking to maximize tenderness and juiciness.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme or oregano, parsley or other herbs, dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Lightly coat the chicken breasts in olive oil, and then generously rub the spice mix on both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size (see chart above). Let the chicken rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute within the meat, then serve.
Notes
- Use olive or avocado oil to lightly coat chicken for seasoning adherence and moisture retention.
- Allow chicken breasts to rest after baking to help juices redistribute evenly.
- Adjust seasoning quantities if using different herbs such as oregano or parsley to suit taste.
- Choose similar size chicken breasts for even cooking time between 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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