Description
Baked chicken is a weeknight hero that transforms ordinary dinners into flavorful feasts. This recipe features juicy, succulent chicken breasts seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, perfect for satisfying even the pickiest eaters. With minimal prep and a quick bake time, you’ll create a delicious meal that everyone will love. Serve it with your choice of sides for a complete and satisfying dinner that will have your family coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg