Description
Chicken breast is a lean, white meat cut taken from the underside of the chicken, specifically from the pectoral muscles. It is one of the most popular and versatile parts of the chicken, valued for its mild flavor, tenderness, and adaptability to various cooking methods and cuisines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place them in a baking dish.
- Make Seasoning Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and minced garlic. Mix well to form a paste.
- Season Chicken: Evenly spread the seasoning mixture over both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender chicken.
Notes
- Variations: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken breasts in the seasoning mixture for 30 minutes to 2 hours before baking.
- Storage: Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair the baked chicken breasts with roasted vegetables, a fresh salad, or your favorite grain for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken breast, baked chicken, easy dinner, healthy recipe, fillet