Oven-Baked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast
This oven-baked thin sliced chicken breast cooks at 400°F in 8–12 minutes. Olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning create a simple, savory coating without breading or marinating.
Ingredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally into 6 thin cutlets
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F / 205°C.
- Slice the 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts horizontally from the thickest side to the thinnest to make 6 thin, evenly sized cutlets.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl. Add ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp paprika, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. Drizzle with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and rub the mixture over both sides of every cutlet.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken on a large baking sheet in a single layer, leaving space between the pieces.
- Bake the thin sliced chicken breast for 8–12 minutes. Begin checking the smaller cutlets at 8 minutes and remove each piece when the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving.
Notes
Slice the Chicken Evenly: I take my time cutting each breast into cutlets of similar thickness so the edges do not dry out before the center finishes cooking.
Check Early: Because these cutlets are thin, I begin checking them at 8 minutes. Smaller pieces may reach 165°F (74°C) before the larger ones.
Use a Meat Thermometer: I rely on the internal temperature rather than the color of the chicken. This helps me remove each piece as soon as it is safely cooked.
Allow Time to Rest: I leave the chicken undisturbed for a few minutes after baking so more of the juices remain in the meat when it is sliced.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 889IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
