Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
You'll love this method for Baked Chicken Breast—it delivers tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned chicken every time! Baked chicken breast keeps well and is great for meal prep. Whether you serve it as a main dish, over a salad, in casseroles, wraps, or sandwiches, this recipe is incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, *(about 4-6 pieces)
- 1 Tbsp garlic salt, *
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper, or added to taste
- 2 Tbsp olive oil, avocado oil, or melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center of the oven for even cooking. Place the chicken breast on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them for the air to circulate.
- Brush with oil - Pat dry the chicken again if needed, then brush all sides with oil, melted butter, or use an oil spray.
- Season - in a small bowl, combine the garlic salt, paprika, and ground black pepper and sprinkle all over the chicken.
- Bake at 400˚F for about 20-25 minutes (*See time chart below) or until chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Baking Time Chart: 1/2-inch thick: 16-18 min, 3/4-inch thick: 20-22 min, 1-inch thick: 24-26 min. Note: If chicken breasts are uneven, pound them to an even thickness.
Variations:
- Substitute 1 Tbsp garlic salt with 1 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp dried parsley.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, Onion powder, Cumin, Chili powder, or Cajun seasoning, Taco seasoning, Italian seasoning
Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
217
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
97
mg
32
%
Sodium
176
mg
8
%
Potassium
580
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.04
g
0
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
215
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
13
mg
1
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
