Description
This juicy baked chicken breast recipe is the perfect high-protein, low-carb dinner idea. Oven-roasted with olive oil, paprika, and garlic powder, it’s tender, flavorful, and easy to prep. Great for meal prep, keto, or clean eating plans.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
2. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil on both sides.
3. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
4. Place seasoned chicken breasts on the baking sheet.
5. Bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain moisture.
Use similar-sized chicken breasts for even cooking.
Double the recipe for weekly meal prep or to freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg