Healthy Baked Chicken Breast
A simple and healthy recipe for baked chicken breast that is flavorful and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve with your favorite vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- You can add other herbs and spices like dried thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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