Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts
Tender, perfectly seasoned, and juicy oven-baked chicken breasts are done in 20 minutes and are ideal for a quick dinner or meal prep.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- cooking spray
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F degrees.
- Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and pepper.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Transfer the chicken to the baking dish and generously spray the chicken on all sides with cooking spray.
- Season both sides of the chicken evenly with the prepared spice mixture.
- Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken breasts registers at 165˚F on an instant-read meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 836mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
