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Oven baked chicken breast slices with olive oil and spices on a ceramic plate

Oven Baked Chicken Breast with Olive Oil and Spices

Oven Baked Chicken Breast with Olive Oil and Spices is an easy, flavorful main dish with a juicy texture and savory seasoned crust. It is a simple choice for quick weeknight meals when you want a reliable homemade chicken recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 –4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

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

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before seasoning and avoid baking it too long to help keep the texture juicy.