Baked Chicken Breast
The juiciest Baked Chicken Breast recipe – it’s tender, delicious, and so versatile! It’s great as a main dish, salad topper, in chicken sandwiches, and for meal prep.
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center of the oven.
- 2
Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even thickness.
- 3
Place the chicken breast on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them for the air to circulate.
- 4
Brush with oil – Pat dry the chicken again if needed, then brush all sides with oil, melted butter, or use an oil spray.
- 5
Season – in a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle the mixture all over the chicken.
- 6
Bake at 400˚F for about 18-22 minutes (*See time chart below) or until chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- 7
Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
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