Description
This Garlic Boneless Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With a simple garlic and herb marinade, these juicy chicken breasts are baked to perfection, resulting in a deliciously tender and aromatic main course.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano, basil, and thyme)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
- Make the marinade: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Italian herbs.
- Coat the chicken: Brush or rub the marinade over both sides of each chicken breast.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 22–26 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra juicy chicken, pound the breasts to an even thickness before baking.
- Add sliced vegetables to the pan to make it a one-dish meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
