# Baked Chicken Breast

Perfectly baked chicken breasts that are juicy, tender, and loaded with flavor!

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 4 chicken breasts

## Instructions

1. Let the chicken come to room temperature for about 15 minutes.
2. Try to get all your chicken breasts to be about the same size.
3. Gently pound the thicker part of your chicken breast for a more even thickness.
4. Make the seasoning mix by mixing one teaspoon of kosher salt, one teaspoon of paprika, half a teaspoon of garlic powder, half a teaspoon of dried thyme, and about a quarter teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper.
5. Lightly coat the chicken breasts with about a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil and rub it in on both sides.
6. Sprinkle the seasoning mix all over the chicken and rub it all over both sides.
7. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
8. Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe baking dish.
9. Place the chicken in the oven and cook it for 18-25 minutes, depending on the size of your chicken breasts.
10. Flip the chicken halfway through.
11. Remove the chicken at 160°F, knowing that it will increase to 165°F once it has rested.
12. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides.
13. Place the cooked chicken breasts in a storage container in the fridge, where they’ll stay good for about three to four days.

## Equipment

- oven
- baking dish
- instant read thermometer
- meat tenderizer

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/1TlVgW-pM5g
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1ba7322b-2ca4-4008-bd80-3739133c9dbf
- Extracted: 2025-01-29

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