Juicy 20-Minute Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and juicy baked chicken breast recipe. You get tender meat with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Mix the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.
- Rub the olive oil all over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Thicker breasts may need a few more minutes.
- Let the chicken rest to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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