Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
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5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
171 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
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You can stop looking for the best baked chicken breasts recipe – this is it! It's impeccably seasoned with a slightly crispy crust outside, and a moist, juicy, citrusy inside that's perfect for any meal!
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + 2 teaspoons, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed citrus juice any combination of lemon, lime, or orange (see note)
Spice Blend
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika see note
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and stir together all Spice Blend ingredients.
- Pound chicken to even thickness (max 1 inch thickness at any given part).
- Rub the 2 teaspoons olive oil all over the chicken breasts. Season all over with the spice blend.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet (see note for alternate method) melt butter over medium heat and stir in 1 tablespoon oil.
- Brown chicken in the butter and oil for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees in the center).
- Squeeze fresh citrus (lemon, lime, orange, or a combination of any of the three!) over baked chicken just before serving. Serve whole chicken breasts, or dice or slice chicken for use in your favorite dishes.
Notes
- DIY Italian Seasoning: stir together 1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, oregano, parsley, and oregano
- Smoked paprika: Can be replaced with regular paprika in a pinch, or even left out altogether if you don't have any - but definitely put it on your grocery list for next time, you'll love the flavor it adds to this chicken!
- No oven-safe skillet? No problem!: Brown the chicken in any skillet, then transfer to a greased baking sheet and transfer to oven.
- Serving more than 4?: This spice blend is enough to stretch for up to 6 chicken breasts. If serving more than 6, double the spice blend.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
726mg
(30%)
Potassium
469mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
335IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 335IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
135 reviews
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