Oven Baked Chicken
Oven baked chicken is the epitome of comfort food, delivering juicy, tender meat with a crispy golden skin that tempts your taste buds. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas that bring family and friends together. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll create a flavorful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray or brush a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast evenly.
- Arrange seasoned chicken in the baking dish without crowding.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 110mg