Description
Baked chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy skin with juicy, tender meat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a deliciously seasoned dish that pairs beautifully with salads, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a greased baking dish.
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg