Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

from easyweeknightrecipes.com
25 min

Tender, perfectly seasoned, and juicy oven-baked chicken breasts are done in 20 minutes and are ideal for a quick dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ to ½ teaspoon paprika, (sweet or smoked)
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
  • cooking spray
  • fresh parsley, (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425˚F degrees.

  2. 2

    Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, and pepper. 

  4. 4

    Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Transfer the chicken to the baking dish and generously spray the chicken on all sides with cooking spray.

  5. 5

    Season both sides of the chicken evenly with the prepared spice mixture.

  6. 6

    Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the thickest part of the chicken breasts registers at 165˚F on an instant-read meat thermometer.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes before slicing.

  8. 8

    Garnish with parsley and serve.