Easy Baked Chicken Breast

Name: Easy Baked Chicken Breast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil ((or as needed)); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Natasha Bull

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Instructions

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Step 1

Take the chicken breasts out of the fridge (it's good to let them warm up a bit first before baking). Preheat your oven to 450F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.

Step 2

Combine the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.

Step 3

Add the chicken breasts to a baking dish or foil-lined baking sheet and coat all over with olive oil, followed by the rub (use your hands).

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, for 18-20 minutes for medium-sized chicken breasts (try 15 minutes for small ones, and you may need longer for very large ones) or until an instant read thermometer registers 160F. Let rest for 5 minutes until juices redistribute and it comes to 165F (safe chicken temperature). Slice or serve as-is, and spoon the pan juices over top if desired.