Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts (Printable)
Achieve perfectly cooked, tender chicken breasts using proper baking techniques and simple seasonings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
→ Marinade & Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
→ Optional Garnish
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure proper seasoning adherence.
03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and thyme until well blended.
04 - Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.
05 - Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart for even heat circulation.
06 - Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with a meat thermometer.
07 - Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
08 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
- It transforms boring chicken into something youd actually crave
02 -
- Pounding the breasts to even thickness completely changed my results
- A meat thermometer is cheaper than ruining dinner by guessing
03 -
- Let your chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking
- Dont skip the resting period or you will lose all those precious juices