Description
Juicy Easy Baked Chicken is a flavorful and tender dinner recipe made with a quick spice rub and baked to perfection. With minimal ingredients and no-fuss prep, it’s the ideal dish for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding the whole family with ease.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish or sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
3. Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the spice mixture using your hands or a brush.
4. Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
6. For a golden crust, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
7. Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Pat chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning to help spices stick and improve browning.
If using chicken thighs, reduce cook time slightly; they cook faster and stay tender.
Store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat with a splash of broth to maintain juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy baked chicken, juicy chicken breast, weeknight chicken