Description
Discover the secret to perfectly juicy and flavorful chicken breasts with this simple oven-baked recipe. Ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, these chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection and baked to a tender finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish, ensuring they are not touching. Lay lemon slices around the chicken and place a small piece of butter on top of each breast.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with roasted vegetables, a fresh salad, or your favorite whole grain for a balanced meal.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: To maintain juiciness, reheat gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: oven-baked chicken breast, juicy chicken recipe, easy weeknight dinner