Description
Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken in under 30 minutes! This no-fail recipe turns boring chicken breasts into a weeknight dinner you’ll actually crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- If chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, place between plastic wrap and gently pound to an even 3/4-inch thickness.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne (if using).
- Drizzle chicken with olive oil and rub to coat all sides.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of chicken, pressing gently to adhere.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange chicken breasts with space between each piece.
- Bake for 16-22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, transfer to a cutting board, and tent loosely with foil.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.