Description
This recipe guides you to make tender, juicy chicken breasts that practically melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
- Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite marinade for at least 30 minutes.
- Don’t overcook the chicken, or it will become dry.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg