Description
Enjoy the flavor-packed Baked Chicken Breasts, featuring tender meat seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika. Perfect for quick dinners or healthy meals, this easy recipe comes together in just a few simple steps!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 1 tablespoon melted butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- If the chicken breasts have been pre-brined, skip to step 2. Fill a large bowl with 2 cups of lukewarm water and 1/4 cup kosher salt, stirring until the salt is dissolved. Add 2 cups of cold water to cool the mixture.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place chicken breasts in a large baking dish. Brush both sides with melted butter or olive oil. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, then sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. For a crispy top, broil for the final 3-5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Remove from the oven, transfer chicken to a plate, and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for a few hours before baking.
Ensure chicken is at room temperature before baking for even cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg