Description
This Juicy Easy Baked Chicken is quick, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, and protein-rich lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- fresh lemon juice (for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place chicken breasts between parchment or plastic and pound to even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts to coat evenly.
- Arrange the chicken on your prepared dish with space between pieces.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg