Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and flavorful dish featuring juicy baked chicken breasts seasoned to perfection.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.75-2 lb)
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1.5 tsp. fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch, covered with plastic wrap.
- In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add olive oil to the seasoning blend and mix to form a paste.
- Rub the seasoning paste generously over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish, spaced out for even cooking.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.