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Juicy baked chicken breast with golden edges plated as a simple finished meal

Baked Chicken Breast Recipe with Juicy Tender Chicken

This Baked Chicken Breast Recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken with savory seasoning and a simple, reliable approach. It is an easy choice for a flavorful weeknight meal or a comforting homemade dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F / 205°C and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels and pound them to an even thickness if needed for uniform cooking.
  3. Combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create the seasoning mixture.
  4. Coat each chicken breast evenly with the prepared olive oil mixture.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts on the lined baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
Baking
  1. Bake the chicken breasts for 20–25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C.
  2. Allow the baked chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

Store cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months.