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Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

The 50 Best Chicken Breast Recipes in this recipe roundup will give you great ideas to make delicious and healthy chicken breast dinner recipes for your family, especially on the busy days.
Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken breast, Chicken Breast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 193kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Pound chicken to 0.6" at the thickest part with a meat mallet, rolling pin, your fist or even a heavy cast iron skillet. This step will help the chicken to cook evenly.
  • Mix all the spices (paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper) in a small bowl.
  • Line baking dish or roasting pan with parchment paper. Place the chicken breasts in a single layer.
  • Pour olive oil on top of the chicken breast, rub over with your fingers and sprinkle the seasonings on top of the chicken. Do step 5 on both sides.
  • Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until it gets the internal temperature of 165˚F. To know exactly when it is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer.
  • Remove from oven and transfer chicken breast to a cutting board. Allow cooling down for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Notes

  • Pounding the chicken helps it cook through quickly and evenly so the exterior doesn't dry out before the interior cooks. 
  • Allowing the chicken to rest before cutting will allow the moisture to redistribute inside the chicken breasts. 
  • Pat the chicken dry before you season it so the oil and seasoning stick better. 
  • To store: Store leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. 
  • To reheat: You can reheat the chicken in a microwave when ready to eat. You can also eat chicken cold.
  • To freeze: You can freeze chicken breasts in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 1g