Juicy 30-Minute Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Learn how to make juicy baked chicken breasts in just 30 minutes with this easy and flavorful recipe. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 medium-sized chicken breasts (about 2 pounds, or 7–8 ounces each)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet.
- Pound chicken to even thickness: Pound the thickest part of each chicken breast until even thickness is achieved. Alternatively, cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally for thinner pieces.
- Season chicken and bake: Toss chicken with spices and oil, place in the baking dish, and bake for 18-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and serve: Allow the chicken to rest before slicing. Brush with pan juices, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
