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Chicken Breast Meal Prep

Juicy Baked Chicken Breasts for Easy Meal Prep Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry, coat with oil, and rub all over with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Let rest on the pan 5 minutes.
  3. Slice against the grain into strips and pack into meal-prep containers.

Notes

Resting the chicken is crucial; it reabsorbs juices during those 5 minutes. If doubling the recipe, use two sheet pans so the breasts aren’t crowded and bake evenly.