Description
This simple and flavorful baked bone-in chicken breasts recipe offers juicy, tender chicken with a perfectly seasoned crust. Coated in a blend of paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then baked to golden perfection, it’s an easy, healthy dinner option ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts (bone-in or boneless)
Seasoning Paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the chicken evenly.
- Prepare Seasoning Paste: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil with kosher salt, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder to create a well-mixed seasoning paste that will coat the chicken with flavorful spices.
- Coat Chicken: Using your hands or a brush, evenly coat the chicken breasts with the prepared seasoning paste, ensuring every part is covered for maximum flavor.
- Bake Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in a small baking dish and put it into the oven. Bake boneless chicken breasts for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
- Adjust for Bone-In: If using bone-in chicken breasts, add approximately 5 extra minutes to the baking time (total about 25-30 minutes) and check for doneness by verifying the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
- Bone-in breasts take longer to cook than boneless; always check internal temperature to ensure safety.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the juices to redistribute for optimal moistness.
- Seasoning can be adjusted based on your preference for spice and herbs.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger families or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American