Description
This Herb Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a simple, flavorful, and juicy way to prepare boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it uses a blend of dried herbs and garlic powder to enhance the natural taste of the chicken, baked to tender perfection in just 20-25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the chicken evenly and quickly.
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, dried basil, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper thoroughly to create a flavorful herb blend.
- Coat Chicken with Oil and Spices: Lightly brush the chicken breasts with olive oil to help the spices adhere and keep the chicken moist. Then, generously rub the herb seasoning mix on both sides of each chicken breast to infuse flavor.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes depending on the size of the breasts, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Rest the Chicken: After baking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute within the meat, making the chicken juicy and tender when served.
Notes
- Herb baked chicken is loaded with flavor yet remains super juicy due to the olive oil coating and proper resting time after baking.
- This recipe is ideal for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.
- For even more flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the spice mixture and oil for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can swap olive oil for avocado oil for a slightly different flavor and nutritional profile.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
