Simple Baked Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Simple Baked Chicken recipe—a foolproof way to create tender, juicy chicken breasts bursting with flavor. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, these boneless, skinless chicken breasts are brushed with olive oil for a golden finish. Ready in just 40 minutes (including prep), this easy baked chicken is ideal for busy schedules yet delivers restaurant-quality results. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish combines simplicity and elegance, making it a staple for both beginner cooks and seasoned home chefs alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish or a sheet pan with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil.
Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and pat them dry with paper towels.
Using a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make a seasoning mixture.
Brush the olive oil mixture evenly on both sides of each chicken breast.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each piece for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and cover the chicken with foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve alongside your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 2880 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 216.8 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1884 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.
