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Oven Chicken Breast

Oven-Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to an even ¾-inch thickness. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil and coat both sides with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the breasts 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden.
  3. Transfer the skillet to a 375°F (190°C) oven and roast 10 to 12 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 160°F (71°C) on a thermometer.
  4. Move chicken to a cutting board, tent with foil, and rest 5 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve warm.

Notes

If you only have thin-cut cutlets, reduce the oven time to 6 to 8 minutes. The 5-minute rest is essential for juicy meat; do not cut into the breasts right out of the oven.