Description
This Herb Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a simple, flavorful, and juicy weeknight dinner option. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, dried basil, thyme, and oregano, this dish is baked to tender perfection in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to cook the chicken evenly and develop a nice crust.
- Prepare the Spice Mix: In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, dried basil, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended to create a flavorful seasoning.
- Coat the Chicken: Lightly coat both chicken breasts with olive oil to help the seasoning stick and keep the meat moist during baking.
- Apply Seasoning: Generously rub the prepared spice mix on both sides of the chicken breasts, ensuring thorough coverage for maximum flavor.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, depending on their size, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute, resulting in moist and tender meat. Serve warm.
Notes
- This herb baked chicken is packed with flavor yet remains juicy and tender, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Adjust the seasoning quantities according to your taste preferences.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness for perfectly cooked chicken every time.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 132 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
