Baked Chicken Breast

By jsides

These easy baked chicken breast are great for dinner one night, and then sliced on a salad or sandwich the next day. Very versatile recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from yellowblissroad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Pound chicken breasts lightly so they are even thickness.

Pour olive oil in a 13" x 9" baking dish. Lightly dredge the chicken through to coat it, then place chicken breasts side by side in the dish.

In a small bowl, whisk together salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and chili powder. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken and rub it in with your hands. Place chicken breasts side by side, making sure there is no overlap.

Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until juices are clear or a meat thermometer reads 160-170 degrees.

Cover with foil and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes while the juices settle before slicing.