Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
A delicious, juicy, and easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe, seasoned to perfection and oven-baked for a healthy, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).Pat dry the chicken breasts using a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried oregano.
- Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
For extra moisture, you can cover the chicken with foil for the first 10 minutes of baking.