Oven Baked Chicken Breast
A simple yet flavorful recipe for perfectly cooked oven baked chicken breast, seasoned with herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 ounces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the paprika, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cracked black pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and apply the spice mixture evenly over them.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few moments before garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
For a crispier texture, broil the chicken in the last few minutes of cooking. If the chicken turns out dry, it may have been overcooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg