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An easy baked chicken breast recipe, perfectly cooked and golden brown.

Classic Easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

This recipe provides a simple and delicious way to bake chicken breasts to perfection. With minimal prep and a few key seasonings, you'll have juicy, flavorful chicken ready for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin (optional)
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2-4 breasts, depending on size
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Seasoning Blend

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or your favorite blend like oregano, thyme, basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground preferred

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels; if very thick, pound them to a uniform thickness of ¾ to 1 inch.

Seasoning & Baking

  • Combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle chicken with olive oil, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides.
  • Place chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 18-25 minutes, depending on thickness.

Finishing Touches

  • Check for doneness by ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes.

Serving

  • Slice or shred the chicken as desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the seasoned olive oil for at least 30 minutes before baking. Adjust seasoning amounts to your personal preference.