Oven Baked Chicken Breast
A quick, easy, and juicy oven baked chicken breast recipe seasoned with simple pantry spices.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Place the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and rub evenly over both sides.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.
- Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Letting the chicken rest before slicing is crucial to keep the juices inside the meat.