Perfect Baked Chicken Breast
Juicy baked chicken breast made with simple seasoning and a foolproof oven method—tender, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Servings: 4 chicken breasts
Cost: 10
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts rib meat and extra fat removed
- 1 cup olive oil
- 6-8 cloves garlic with or without peel
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs
- 1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 onion diced, any color you prefer, optional
- 1 shallot diced, optional
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a bowl or plastic bag, covering chicken in marinade.
- Let sit at least 30 minutes, up to overnight (skip marinating if using frozen chicken breasts.)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. (Also can bake at 350, for 5-8 minutes longer)
- Add chicken and part of marinade to baking dish that has been lightly greased with a nonstick cooking spray, or lined with foil.
- Bake, flipping occasionally, until chicken reaches 160 degrees at the thickest part when using a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from oven and lest rest 10 minutes before cutting.
- Discard marinade/cooking liquid.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Pound chicken to even thickness for the most even, juicy results.
- Bake at 425°F for quick cooking and better texture.
- Use a thermometer and cook to 165°F (pull at 160–162°F and rest 5–10 minutes).
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—space helps the chicken bake evenly.
- Store leftovers airtight up to 4 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 764kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 41g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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