Tasty Baked Chicken Breast
September 11, 2025 • 0 comments
This easy recipe is the secret to perfectly baked chicken breasts every time. You'll get chicken that's unbelievably juicy, tender, and full of flavor, making it a staple you'll want to serve again!
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- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 TBS avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- pat of butter to top each chicken breast
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Pour the oil into a baking dish, and place the chicken breasts on top.
- Use your hands to rotate the breasts until they are each coated with oil.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides, and use hands to evenly coat.
- Optional, but highly recommended: add a small pat of butter on each breast, and add sliced lemon to the pan surrounding the chicken breasts.
- Bake chicken uncovered for about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size and thickness of the chicken. (Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.)
- Allow the chicken breasts to rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.
