Description
A simple yet flavorful recipe for tender and juicy chicken breasts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a baking sheet, spaced out to allow air circulation.
- Drizzle the chicken with lemon juice.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 165°F (75°C). Allow chicken to rest to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg