Basic Baked Chicken Breasts
Basic Baked Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 dash kosher salt
- 1 dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1 dash onion powder, optional
- 1 dash garlic powder, optional
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 F/180 C/Gas Mark 4. Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking oil.
- 3
Pat 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts with paper towels to dry.
- 4
Arrange chicken breast halves on the foil and brush lightly 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with 1 dash kosher salt, 1 dash freshly ground black pepper, and 1 dash onion powder or garlic powder (if using).
- 5
Bake, uncovered, for about 22 to 28 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Check with an instant-read thermometer to ensure the baked chicken has reached the minimum safe temperature for poultry of 165 F/74 C without drying out.
22 min - 6
Let the chicken breasts rest for about 5 minutes before slicing or dicing.
5 min - 7
Serve with a simple salad, Enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
