Juicy chicken breasts baked with garlic, paprika, and herbs. Ready in 35 minutes for dinners or meal prep.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 to 8 ounces each
→ Seasoning
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika, smoked or sweet
06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
09 - Lemon slices
10 - Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
→ Optional Marinade
11 - ¼ cup olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
15 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1 clove garlic, minced
17 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper and gently pound to even thickness of approximately ¾ inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly mixed.
04 - Rub seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast. Alternatively, marinate chicken in the optional marinade for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator, then pat dry before proceeding.
05 - Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not crowded and have adequate space for even cooking.
06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with lemon slices and chopped parsley or cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
