Easy Baked Chicken Breast

Easy Baked Chicken Breast

from saltandlavender.com
25 min
4 servings

Take chicken from bland to grand with this easy baked chicken breast recipe! You'll get perfectly seasoned, juicy, and tender chicken every single time with just 5 minutes of prep.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil ((or as needed))
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Take the chicken breasts out of the fridge (it's good to let them warm up a bit first before baking). Preheat your oven to 450F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.

  2. 2

    Combine the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken breasts to a baking dish or foil-lined baking sheet and coat all over with olive oil, followed by the rub (use your hands).

  4. 4

    Bake, uncovered, for 18-20 minutes for medium-sized chicken breasts (try 15 minutes for small ones, and you may need longer for very large ones) or until an instant read thermometer registers 160F. Let rest for 5 minutes until juices redistribute and it comes to 165F (safe chicken temperature). Slice or serve as-is, and spoon the pan juices over top if desired.