Description
Tender, juicy, and buttery baked chicken breasts with a light spice rub that enhances the flavor without overpowering the natural taste of the chicken. A quick, easy, and flavorful dinner perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and rub it in evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Brush the melted butter over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is perfectly cooked.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mix for 30 minutes before baking.
- Letting the chicken rest helps retain its juices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
