You'll love this method for Baked Chicken Breast—it delivers tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned chicken every time! Baked chicken breast keeps well and is great for meal prep. Whether you serve it as a main dish, over a salad, in casseroles, wraps, or sandwiches, this recipe is incredibly versatile.
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT25M
Rating
5 stars (424 reviews)
Keywords
Baked Chicken Breast, Baked Chicken Breast Recipe
Ingredients
2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (about 4 medium pieces)
1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (or added to taste)
1 Tbsp olive oil (avocado oil, or melted butter)
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Steps
Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center of the oven. Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap to an even thickness. Place the chicken breast on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between them for the air to circulate.
Brush with oil - Pat dry the chicken again if needed, then brush all sides with oil, melted butter, or use an oil spray.
Season - in a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle the mixture all over the chicken.
Bake at 400˚F for about 18-22 minutes (*See time chart below) or until chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer. Rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 196 kcal
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Protein: 32 g
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0.02 g
Cholesterol: 97 mg
Sodium: 757 mg
Sugar: 0.05 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Reviews
Pamela on 2026-04-12 (5 stars): Great recipe! I baked two breasts this afternoon and meal prepped for the week making a Mexican chicken pasta salad. I had it for dinner and it was terrific! I already making plans to cook more and meal prep a Greek chicken pasta salad.
Mike on 2026-03-12 (5 stars): Ok, yeah! That’s the way to do it. I put a spoon of marinara and a slice of mozzarella on top. Delish!!
