Easiest Ever Baked Chicken
Say goodbye to complicated meal prep with the "Easiest Ever Baked Chicken" recipe—a foolproof way to enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken in just 30 minutes! This quick and healthy dish features tender chicken breasts seasoned with a simple yet mouthwatering blend of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon. The recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, requiring only 5 minutes of prep before the oven handles the rest. The result? Golden, perfectly baked chicken that's packed with flavor and pairs effortlessly with roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp garden salad. With minimal ingredients and maximum taste, this one-pan wonder is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 piece lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the olive oil mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring they're well coated.
Slice the lemon in half. Squeeze half the lemon over the chicken for added moisture and flavor. Slice the remaining half into thin rounds and place them on top of the chicken breasts.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2874 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 215.3 g | 431% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
