High Protein Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts
Looking for a simple yet rewarding meal that combines nutrition with unbeatable flavor? These High Protein Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts are your answer! Perfectly seasoned with a luscious marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, and savory spices like garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano, these succulent chicken breasts are baked to tender perfection. Thanks to an easy prep technique and the use of foil to lock in moisture, each bite is infused with juiciness and bursting with flavor. Ready in under 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for meal prep or weeknight dinners, serving up a protein-packed dish that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or fresh salads. Plus, with keywords like "high protein chicken recipe" and "juicy baked chicken breasts," this dish is a dream for healthy eating enthusiasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board. If the breasts are very thick, consider pounding them to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
Rub the marinade all over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
Transfer the marinated chicken breasts to a baking dish, evenly spacing them apart.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or a lid to seal in the moisture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Once done, remove the foil and let the chicken rest in the baking dish for about 5 minutes before serving. This helps the juices redistribute, ensuring each bite is succulent.
Slice or serve the chicken breasts whole with your choice of side dishes like roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.6 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2882 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 217.1 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1938 mg | 41% | |
*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.
