Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

Oven Baked Chicken Breasts utilizing my straightforward three-step process and basic seasoning. The juiciest baked chicken breasts you’ve ever tasted just require a quick five-minute prep and 20 minutes in the oven!

Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

Oven Baked Chicken Breasts Ingredients

Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

  • About 4 medium-sized chicken breasts
  • 2 pounds of boneless,
  • skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika or chile powder.

Instructions

  1. Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. To ensure an even thickness, lightly pound the chicken breasts.
  2. In a 13-by-9-inch baking dish, add olive oil. Place the chicken breasts side by side in the dish after being lightly coated with the oil.
  3. Whisk together the salt, pepper, chili powder (or paprika), onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder in a small bowl. Rub the seasoning mixture into the chicken by sprinkling it on both sides. Make sure there is no overlap between the chicken breasts.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the meat registers 160-170 degrees on a meat thermometer. Take note that it may take longer depending on the size of your chicken breasts. My nails were hammered down to less than an inch thick.
  5. Before slicing, cover the dish with foil and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the juices settle.
  6. Serve warm.

Notes

Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

  • Cooked chicken breast leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Perfect for using in a number of recipes, from salads to soups, and for meal planning for the week.
  • Cooked chicken breasts can be kept in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months after they have completely cooled. For simple portioning, I advise wrapping each breast in wax paper before freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 97mg
Sodium: 563mg
Potassium: 559mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Vitamin A: 45IU
Vitamin C: 1.8mg
Calcium: 8mg
Iron: 0.6mg