Baked Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
The chicken
-
2
pounds
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
The marinade
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
1½
teaspoons
kosher salt
-
½
teaspoon
cracked pepper
-
1
teaspoon
dried herbs (thyme, oregano, etc.)
-
1
teaspoon
granulated garlic
-
1
small
lemon (zest)
-
to taste
fresh Italian parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Pat the chicken dry and cut into similar sizes for even cooking.
- Mix the marinade ingredients to create a paste.
- Brush the marinade generously over the chicken on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- Let the chicken rest at room temperature while the oven preheats.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness at 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 8-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve whole, sliced, cubed, or shredded.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
226
Total fat
8.7g
Total carbohydrates
1g
Total protein
34.2g
Sodium
554.4mg
Cholesterol
110.3mg
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