Description
Tender, juicy, and buttery baked chicken breasts with a light spice rub that enhances the natural flavor of the chicken. A quick, simple, and healthy weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts and rub evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Brush melted butter over the top of each chicken breast.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Swap smoked paprika with chili powder for extra heat.
Add lemon zest before baking for freshness.
For creamier flavor, drizzle with heavy cream or use garlic butter instead.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat gently in oven or skillet with broth to retain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
