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Baked Chicken Breast

A simple and healthy baked chicken breast recipe. Perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 31gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.

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