Description
This Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast recipe elevates the humble bird to a new level of deliciousness with juicy, tender meat and a symphony of flavors from garlic, onion, and paprika.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the seasoning mix.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle fresh lemon juice over them.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Consider brining the chicken for extra moisture and use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg