Baked Chicken Breast
Juicy and flavorful baked chicken breast seasoned with herbs and spices, perfect for a healthy and easy weeknight dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon juice optional, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If they are uneven in thickness, pound them gently to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for up to 2 hours before baking.