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Easy Baked Chicken Breast

Take chicken from bland to grand with this easy baked chicken breast recipe! You'll get perfectly seasoned, juicy, and tender chicken every single time with just 5 minutes of prep.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 328 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or as needed)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or to taste

Instructions

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  1. Take the chicken breasts out of the fridge (it's good to let them warm up a bit first before baking). Preheat your oven to 450F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
  2. Combine the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Add the chicken breasts to a baking dish or foil-lined baking sheet and coat all over with olive oil, followed by the rub (use your hands).
  4. Bake, uncovered, for 18-20 minutes for medium-sized chicken breasts (try 15 minutes for small ones, and you may need longer for very large ones) or until an instant read thermometer registers 160F. Let rest for 5 minutes until juices redistribute and it comes to 165F (safe chicken temperature). Slice or serve as-is, and spoon the pan juices over top if desired.

Notes

  • I highly recommend using an instant read meat thermometer for this recipe. Chicken breasts can go from tender and perfectly cooked to rubbery and overcooked quickly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 328kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 853mg (36%) Potassium 881mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 472IU (9%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328

% Daily Value*

Calories 328kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 853mg 36%
Potassium 881mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 472IU 9%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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