Best Baked Chicken Breast in the Oven: Easy Recipe

I probably say this often, but I just love recipes with chicken. Baked chicken breast in the oven excels in that it is tasty, juicy, and bakes for about 25 minutes without your constant attention, allowing you to prepare a great salad, a side dish, or even a dessert in the meantime. Another significant advantage is the variability of this recipe, allowing you to combine different spices and ingredients that complement the chicken well. As with any recipe, it is also important to work with high-quality and fresh meat and other ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients in this recipe

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (freshness of the meat is important)
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons of onion powder
• 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges to serve

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

• First, turn on and preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).

Step 2

• Rinse the chicken breasts under running water and pat them dry with paper towels or napkins.

Step 3

• Place the prepared chicken breasts in the baking dish.

Step 4

• Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated.

Step 5

• Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Step 6

• Rub this seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, covering all sides thoroughly.

Step 7

• If time permits, marinate the chicken breasts in the refrigerator for at least one hour. The longer, the better for the chicken and for you.

Step 8

• Bake the marinated chicken breasts in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 75°C. At this point, the chicken will still be juicy and cooked just right inside (the chicken will not be pink inside).

Step 9

• Take the baked chicken breasts out of the oven and let them rest for about 5 minutes to cool slightly. You can then cut them according to your taste and serve.

Step 10

• Serve the roasted chicken breast with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing. Everyone can squeeze lemon juice on the chicken according to their taste.

I just love this recipe. If I have to prepare a good lunch or dinner that definitely won’t offend anyone and I don’t want to cook too much, baked chicken breast in the oven is my lifesaver. I either follow this recipe or add and remove spices according to taste and mood. Then all you have to do is alternate the side dishes, add a vegetable salad, and everyone at the table is extremely satisfied.