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Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
Tender, juicy baked chicken breasts that are perfectly seasoned!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 83 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to evenly thickness (about 2 lb)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp finely ground sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush both sides with olive oil.
- In a small bowl combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder and onion powder together. Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken on both sides.
- Place the baking dish in a preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. The thickest part of the breast should have an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove chicken from the oven, loosely tent the baking dish with aluminum foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve immediately after the chicken has rested.
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Notes
- How long does it take to bake chicken breast at 400?
- It will take more time – about 20 to 25 minutes. I like to cook it at 450 because it’s faster and you also get a really nice crust on top from the higher heat.
- How do you keep it moist when baking?
- The best tip is to not overcook it. As soon as the internal temperature is 165°F the chicken is done. Cooking it for less time at a higher heat helps, too.
- Should you cover it when baking in the oven?
- For my recipe, you don’t need to. I prefer to bake it uncovered so you get a crust on top. If you cover it, the trapped moisture will keep that from happening.
- How long does it keep?
- Cooked chicken will keep for three to four days in the refrigerator. I recommend keeping the breasts whole when you chill them and only slicing off what you need. They won’t dry out as much this way.
- Can you use boneless, skinless thighs instead?
- Yes, but they probably need less baking time if they are smaller. Prep them the same way and cook them until they are 165°F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
358mg
(15%)
Potassium
223mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
159IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 159IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.