Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts does exactly what it says on the tin, to delicious effect! The chicken is juicy, tender roasted to savory delectability. It’s baked in the oven, so it’s easy to make and easy to clean up. And of course, it’s chicken, which is indisputably good. But Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breasts also has an intense herbaceous flavor and a speedy cooking speed which makes it ideal for weeknights. It’s amazing all the way down!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- parsley, optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 –Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying with cooking spray. Set aside.
Step 3 –Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness.
Step 4 –In a small mixing bowl, mix the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, paprika, and salt together.
Step 5 –Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6 –Spray the chicken generously with cooking spray.
Step 7 –Evenly coat the chicken on all sides with the spice mixture.
Step 8 –Place the chicken in the oven and bake until an internal thermometer reads 165 degrees F, about 17-20 minutes.
Step 9 –Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Step 10 –Garnish with the optional parsley.
Step 11 –Serve.
