Oven Baked Chicken Breasts (Printable)

Discover the secret to tender, flavorful baked chicken breasts with this foolproof method.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

06 - 1 teaspoon paprika

07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano

08 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme

09 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

10 - Lemon wedges for serving

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

03 - In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and thyme until well blended.

04 - Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken breast, ensuring full coverage.

05 - Place seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece for even cooking.

06 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F when tested with a meat thermometer.

07 - Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

08 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

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This marinade comes together in 30 seconds flat with pantry staples you already have
The chicken stays juicy through a simple temperature trick I learned after years of dry chicken disasters

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Pounding chicken to even thickness before cooking changed my entire relationship with baked chicken breasts forever
A meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out and prevents cutting into the chicken to check doneness

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Let your chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking for more even results
The lemon wedges arent just pretty squeezing them over the chicken right before eating brightens every single bite