Baked Chicken Breast
Juicy baked chicken breast seasoned simply and cooked at high heat in just 18 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1.1–1.65 pounds (500–750 g) total
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Place 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
- Season both sides of the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon smoked paprika.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and rub the oil and seasonings evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Bake for about 18 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74 °C.
- Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.
Notes
Use Similar-Sized Chicken Breasts: Chicken breasts that are similar in size and thickness will cook more evenly. This recipe was tested with 3 chicken breasts weighing approximately 1.1–1.65 lb (500–750 g) in total.
Check the Internal Temperature: Use an instant-read thermometer to check the thickest part of each chicken breast. It should reach 165°F (74°C).
Avoid Overcooking: Remove the chicken from the oven once it reaches the correct internal temperature to keep it juicy and tender.
Rest Before Slicing: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to help retain its juices.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 907mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.05g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
