Description
A quick and easy baked chicken dish that’s juicy, tender, and packed with family-friendly flavor, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized chicken breasts (about 2 pounds or 7–8 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and lightly grease a large baking dish or rimmed baking sheet.
- Using a meat pounder or a rolling pin, gently pound the thickest part of each chicken breast until they are even in thickness.
- Combine the chicken breasts in a bowl and toss with all the spices and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165°F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for several minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Consider seasoning chicken the night before for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg