Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

This juicy, tender Baked Chicken Breast is so easy with 5 minutes prep. Learn how to bake chicken breasts in the oven.

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts

1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium baking dish, place chicken breasts, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper.

Using tongs or hands, move chicken around to coat on all sides evenly (I place bottom of breast on top of seasoned one and then swoosh around).

Bake for 25 minutes (under 2") to 35 minutes (2"+) or until instant meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part reads 150 degrees F.

Remove chicken breasts from the oven, cover with foil or lid, and let rest for 10 minutes for the juices to settle (don't skip!).

Slice against the grain and serve along any side with a salad. Meal prep for the week, use in salads and casseroles.

Notes

Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Choose similar size chicken breasts: I used 3 huge organic breasts that were the same in size. If you bake 5 oz chicken breast at same time as 9 oz chicken breast, I can guarantee you the smaller piece will come out rubbery and dry by the time larger one is ready.

Seasonings: You can use regular paprika, however the best chicken is with smoked one. Just buy it.:)

Coat evenly on all sides: This will not only help chicken not stick to the pan, but ensures every bit of your juicy chicken breast is flavorful!

Don't skip letting your meat rest - this ensures the chicken juices settle back into the chicken which results in the tender, juicy chicken you want.