Description
This Baked Chicken Breasts recipe provides a juicy and flavor-packed option for a satisfying, protein-rich meal that’s both easy to prepare and versatile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or 1½ teaspoons table salt)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil for a higher smoke point)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or your favorite herb blend)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the Baked Chicken Breasts dry with paper towels.
- Combine salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of each chicken breast, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the seasoned Baked Chicken Breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a baking dish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, adjusting time for thickness where necessary.
- Check they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest under foil for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice against the grain and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Adjust salt to ½ tablespoon for less sodium options and add more herbs.
- Substitute fresh herbs for dried, using three times the amount.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 380
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 31
- Cholesterol: N/A