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Description
A straightforward recipe for preparing tender and juicy baked chicken breasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can add other seasonings like paprika or onion powder for extra flavor.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through to a safe internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg