Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 to 4 breasts
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, and prepare an oven-safe skillet dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
- Trim any excess fat off the chicken breasts and pat dry. Drizzle the chicken breasts with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and pepper. Use your hands to gently rub the seasonings into the chicken on both sides.1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Heat the skillet over medium heat then add the chicken. Sear them on each side for 3 to 4 minutes then remove the pan from heat.
- Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until an instant read thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and transfer to a plate.Keep the chicken loosely covered with foil and let rest at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 1/3 of a pound of chicken. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Serving Size
0.33 pound
Amount per Serving
Calories
276
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
1361
mg
57
%
Potassium
654
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
298
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
