Herb Baked Chicken Breast
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Herb Baked Chicken Breast
Description
This recipe calls for coating chicken breasts with olive oil and a dry mix of garlic powder, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Baking at a fairly high temperature (425°F/220°C) for 20-25 minutes, depending on thickness, ensures the chicken cooks through while retaining moisture. Resting the chicken after baking helps redistribute juices for tenderness.
The resulting chicken breasts have a tender texture with subtle herb notes that complement many sides and salads. The preparation is direct and uncomplicated, emphasizing clean flavors from the herb blend and the chicken itself.
The notes suggest using white baking pans for best results, which may promote even cooking and cleanup convenience.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425F/220C. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, basil, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper until combined.
- 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 20-25 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
- Using white baking pans helps achieve even baking and makes cleanup easier for this recipe and others.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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