Oven Baked Chicken Breasts (Printable)

Tender chicken breasts seasoned and baked with herbs for a flavorful, easy home-cooked meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)

→ Marinade & Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme

→ Optional Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
03 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
04 - Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
05 - Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
07 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
08 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The spice rub creates this incredible crust that locks in every drop of moisture
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
  • Leftovers make tomorrow is lunch feel like a treat
02 -
  • Pounding the chicken to even thickness completely changed my results and eliminated any dry spots
  • A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out and guarantees juicy chicken every single time
03 -
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking for even heat distribution
  • Season right before cooking rather than hours ahead to prevent the meat from becoming mealy

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