Description
Tender, juicy, and flavorful high-protein chicken breasts seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, baked to perfection, and finished with a zesty touch of lemon. This healthy and easy-to-make dish is ideal for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with a mixture of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Sear the seasoned chicken in an oven-safe skillet with olive oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest and Serve: Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Great for meal prep—store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Pairs well with steamed vegetables, brown rice, or quinoa.
- Chicken can also be grilled instead of baked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
