Oven Baked Chicken Breasts (Printable Version)

Tender chicken breasts baked with herbs, delivering juicy, flavorful results perfect for any meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)

→ Marinade & Seasonings

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme

→ Optional Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
03 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and thyme.
04 - Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast.
05 - Arrange the chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
07 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
08 - Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns the boring chicken breast into something you will actually crave on weeknights
  • The seasoning blend works with absolutely any cuisine you want to pair it with
02 -
  • Invest in a meat thermometer because guessing game chicken is nobody is friend and 165 degrees is your sweet spot
  • That five minute rest period is literally what separates juicy restaurant chicken from dry disappointing home cooking
03 -
  • Let your chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even results
  • Double the spice rub and store half in a jar for next time because you will want to make this weekly

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