Description
A simple and delicious chicken recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor.
- Do not skip the resting time; it helps keep the chicken juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken recipes, easy chicken recipe, beginner chicken dish