Easy Healthy Baked Chicken Breasts
Transform your dinner routine with this effortless recipe for Easy Healthy Baked Chicken Breasts, a go-to for flavor-packed meals that are both nutritious and delicious. Featuring tender, boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, and a hint of lemon juice, this oven-baked dish promises juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken every time. Ready in just 35 minutes, including prep and cooking, it’s the ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve these golden-brown baked chicken breasts alongside fresh vegetables, a crisp salad, or fluffy rice for a wholesome, protein-packed feast that everyone will enjoy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This ensures even cooking.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and brush both sides generously with the marinade. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. This helps retain its juices.
Serve warm with a side of vegetables, salad, or rice for a complete and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1700 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 216.8 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1899 mg | 40% | |
*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.
