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Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts

Tender and flavorful oven-baked chicken breasts that are easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil for moisture
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor).
Cooking
  1. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  2. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the marinade.

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