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A close-up of a perfectly cooked, spiced chicken breast served over rice and corn, part of Healthy Chicken Recipes.

Simple Baked Chicken Breast

This recipe provides instructions for baking chicken breasts until they are moist and fully cooked. It is a basic preparation suitable for meal prepping or serving as a main course.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 6-8 ounces each
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil over all sides of the chicken breasts.
  4. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. Place the seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) when checked with a meat thermometer.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mg

Notes

For juicier chicken, you can pound the breasts to an even thickness before seasoning. If you prefer a different flavor profile, substitute the spices with your favorite dry rub.

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