Juicy Baked Chicken Breast
Season chicken breasts with garlic powder and paprika, then bake until golden and cooked through. A simple, protein-packed dinner that stays tender and moist every time.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 38g
simplehealthyamericanchickentenderjuicyweeknightmain-dish
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 2
Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then brush both sides with olive oil.
- 3
Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 4
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- 5
Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake until internal temp reaches 165°F, 15–18 minutes.
- 6
Rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- baking sheet
- paper towels
- meat thermometer
- small bowl
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