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Juicy Oven-Baked Chicken Breast

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This easy recipe shows you exactly how to make juicy oven-baked chicken breast without stress or guesswork — whether you’re cooking boneless or bone-in chicken breast.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
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Author Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts (boneless or bone-in, about 6–8 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)

Optional add-ins

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme , oregano, or rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If using boneless chicken, gently pound to an even thickness for more even cooking.
  • Season: Drizzle chicken with olive oil and rub to coat evenly. Season on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Bake: Arrange chicken on the baking sheet, leaving space between pieces. Boneless chicken: bake 16–20 minutes.
    Bone-in chicken: bake 30–45 minutes.
    Remove from the oven when the thickest part reaches 160-162°F.
    NOTE: Avoid letting the thermometer touch the bone when checking temperature.
  • Rest: Loosely tent with foil and let rest 5 minutes. The temperature will rise to 165°F.
  • Serve: Serve whole, sliced, or shredded, or use in your favorite recipes.