Description
A simple and flavorful chicken recipe perfect for meal prepping on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a bowl or on a plate. Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Portion the chicken into meal prep containers for the week.
Notes
- This chicken can be served with your favorite sides like rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken, weeknight dinner, meal prep, easy recipe, healthy