Description
Oven baked chicken is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. With its crispy skin and juicy meat, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. The combination of garlic, paprika, and lemon juice creates a mouthwatering aroma that fills your kitchen, making it an instant favorite. Whether served with roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes, this oven baked chicken will surely delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or lightly coat it with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and lemon juice; rub this mixture over each chicken breast.
- Drizzle olive oil on top of the seasoned chicken breasts.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and juices run clear.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg