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Four chicken breasts on a white oval plate with a side of peas with butter.

Juicy Season Baked Chicken Breast

Juicy, flavorful baked chicken with dry rub made with simple pantry spices like paprika, garlic, and Italian seasoning. This easy, high protein recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for meal prep, salads, wraps, or a quick healthy dinner.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course chicken recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½'" thickness)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground yellow mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Grease a rimmed baking sheet or line with parchment paper. Mix all the seasonings in a small bowl.
    Mixing the chicken dry rub in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl or a plastic bag, toss chicken breasts with olive oil then sprinkle on the seasoning rub, making sure to coat evenly. (Note: this can be done as early as 2 days before and it's a great way to flavor and tenderize the chicken even more.)
    Pouring olive oil over the chicken breasts then sprinkling with dry rub.
  • Place chicken breast on the baking sheet. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 155 to 160℉. (Note that the safe cooking temperature is 165 degrees F, but after removal it will continue to cook - and dry out. If you remove at 155 to 160° and tent with foil, the temp will continue to rise up to the safe temperature - and still be juicy.)
    Placing chicken breasts on a baking sheet then baking in the oven with a thermometer.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to a plate and cover with foil. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
    Cover chicken breasts with foil and resting on a baking sheet.

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  • VARIATIONS: Any store-bought salted seasoning blend will work as a substitute for the seasonings in this recipe. 
  • TIPS: Chicken breasts will dry out quickly. Watch them carefully and remove when their internal temperature reaches 155 to 160 degrees.  Tent with foil and allow them to sit about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. 
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with an easy fresh green salad and a favorite dressing or other favorite vegetable. 

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg
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