Oven Baked Chicken Breasts (Printable)

Achieve perfectly cooked, tender chicken breasts with this straightforward baking technique that delivers consistent results.

# What You'll 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

# Step-by-step:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. 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.
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 -
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
  • The cleanup is so minimal you might forget you cooked at all
02 -
  • A meat thermometer is the only way to know for sure when chicken is safely cooked
  • Pounding thicker parts of the breast to match thinner sections prevents dry edges
03 -
  • Let your chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking if you have time
  • Brush the tops with a little extra olive oil halfway through baking for extra crispiness

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