Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast in Just 20 Minutes
A simple recipe for juicy oven baked chicken breast with basic seasonings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 700 grams)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry and place in a baking dish.
- Rub with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder evenly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For crispier skin, broil for the last 2 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg