Description
Learn how to cook chicken breasts that are juicy and flavorful using simple techniques perfect for quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for garnish
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) if you’re planning to bake your chicken.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and rub it in, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Season the chicken generously on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet if baking or in a preheated skillet if sautéing.
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice against the grain and serve.
Notes
For a lighter version, omit the oil and marinate chicken in lemon juice and herbs. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg