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Best Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
This easy Baked Chicken Breast recipe makes the BEST baked chicken! My simple 3-ingredient, 3-step method makes it tender, juicy, and delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 150 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- olive oil or butter
- 6 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning or your favorite seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat the oven to 450º F. Arrange the oven rack to the middle position.
- Prep. Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel. Drizzle a little olive oil into my skillet (if I’m making a few), 9×13 baking dish (if I’m making a medium batch), or sheet pan (if I’m making a larger batch). Arrange the chicken in the pan, allowing it to touch but not overlap. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and then sprinkle liberally with your seasoning of choice (salt and pepper as a minimum). Then, place into the oven.
- Cook. Bake chicken breasts until the internal temperature registers 160º F with a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes. If you don't have an internal thermometer, prick the thickest part of the chicken with a knife when you think it's done. The juices should run clear if the chicken is done. The time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Rest. Remove the skillet or casserole dish from the oven, tent it with foil, and let the chicken rest for another 5 minutes. The chicken will continue to cook while it is resting under the foil tent. Then, serve and enjoy.
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Notes
- Additional baking time may be needed depending on the thickness of the chicken breast.
- Storage Tips
- To make ahead. Allow to cool and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To freeze. Allow it to cool completely and then place it into a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
418mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 418mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.