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Baked Chicken Breast

Making my oven-baked chicken breast is incredibly easy and quick! For these incredibly delicious, fail-proof chicken breasts, all you need is a little olive oil, a unique spice blend, and some insider knowledge. It's easy, quick, and really delicious! It works well for meal preparation, as a salad topper, in chicken sandwiches, and as a main course.
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Course: chicken, dinner, Main Course, quick and easy
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Imsen

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
  • In a large bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Then, add olive oil until well combined.
  • The chicken breast should be placed on your chopping board. Cut off extra fat. then lay a piece of plastic wrap or parchment over the chicken to avoid spatter, gently pound the thicker end of the chicken breasts with a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer.
  • The seasoning mixture should be uniformly brushed over the chicken on both sides, flipping once.
  • The chicken breasts should be baked for 18 minutes after being placed in a baking dish, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on a thermometer.
  • After cooking, take the pan out of the oven, move the chicken to a plate or chopping board, and let it rest for five minutes before slicing.
  • Drizzle the pan juices over the chicken before serving, and sprinkle some freshly chopped parsley on top.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1296mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Baked Chicken Breasts
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